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Mesothelioma

November 30, 2021
November 30, 2021
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Making a bad situation worse

Living with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) presents a multitude of challenges for those diagnosed with the disease. It is known to be an aggressive tumor linked to asbestos exposure. Survival is at best limited with the odds against patients. No cure exists to date, although systemic therapies have had minimal impacts on surviving this deadly form of cancer. Complications from COVID-19 When COVID-19 entered the United States and created a pandemic, one of the main priorities was to protect those with “pre-existing conditions” that could further compromise immune systems. Near the top in severity was and remained mesothelioma in any […]
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October 18, 2021
October 18, 2021
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The SSA Adds a Type of Mesothelioma to Compassionate Allowances

The U.S. Social Security Administration has made a critical decision that involves the Compassionate Allowance Listing. The list helps to efficiently identify diseases and medical conditions that meet the standards for disability benefits. Simply put, the program focuses on extreme illness and circumstances that meet requirements. On the list are multiple types of cancer, adult [...]
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August 9, 2021
August 9, 2021
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More Progress in Treating Mesothelioma

While immunotherapy drugs have shown promise for some patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, not all will respond to the treatments. Unfortunately, biomarkers that can predict drug effectiveness for mesothelioma do not exist. Researchers overseas may help in determining the effectiveness of via electronic technology. In the Netherlands, scientists are making claims that they have developed a [...]
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June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021
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Mesothelioma Misdiagnosis: A Deadly Mistake

Individuals rely on medical professionals for a rapid, accurate diagnosis so treatment can begin. Even if the course of treatment is largely pain and symptom reduction, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Unfortunately, pleural mesothelioma is often initially misdiagnosed since it shares numerous symptoms with other conditions. For hundreds of years, countless consumer items and construction [...]
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June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021
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Fighting Mesothelioma Following Fighting Fires

Few jobs have more inherent dangers than firefighting. Dedicated professionals put their well-being, if not their very lives on the line. These brave professionals understand that the possibility of serious injury or death is a strong possibility. Required training is also part of the job. Initially, firefighters have to undergo approximately 550 hours, not counting [...]
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June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021
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Reviewing Three Decades of Revealing Mesothelioma Statistics

“This is a story about a lack of progress. What we’ve seen is kind of underwhelming, It does go to show that mesothelioma remains a disease with real unmet needs.” The quote from Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price, associate professor of medicine at the University of Ottawa and thoracic oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, is [...]
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May 17, 2021
May 17, 2021
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Asbestos Exposure in the California Surface Mining Industry

Mining is an industry that is full of hazards. Mining consistently ranks near the top of the list for annual workplace fatalities and injuries in the United States. When most people think of mining-related injuries, they think of things like landslides, explosions and cave-ins. If you are a California miner, you should be aware of [...]
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April 19, 2021
April 19, 2021
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Is There a Gender-Based Disparity in Mesothelioma Survivability?

Many presume that a typical mesothelioma patient is a man who worked in a blue-collar industry that left him exposed to asbestos. In reality, for every four mesothelioma diagnoses involving males, one woman is diagnosed. While the disproportional number is not surprising, women are often an overlooked segment of mesothelioma victims. A new study reveals [...]
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March 2, 2021
March 2, 2021
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Who is Most at Risk of Mesothelioma?

Most people have heard of the toxic substance known as asbestos – and mesothelioma, the deadly form of cancer that it causes. A common misconception, however, is that the only people in danger of contracting this disease are those who come into direct and regular contact with asbestos insulation or other asbestos products as part [...]
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February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021
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Mitigating the financial impact of mesothelioma treatments

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is a life-changing moment. It represents a new chapter filled with challenges involving both their health and the financial costs when it comes to securing the best treatment. Those suffering from mesothelioma require a higher level of care, preferably at large academic cancer centers where they can receive treatment from a [...]
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