Larry Payne5 min read
A clear, factual guide to mesothelioma information: what the cancer is, how asbestos exposure causes it, common symptoms, diagnosis steps, and treatment options.
Larry Payne7 min read
A clear, factual guide to mesothelioma: what it is, how asbestos exposure causes it, who is most at risk, and how doctors diagnose and treat the disease today.
Larry Payne7 min read
Pleural plaques are thickened patches on the lung lining caused by past asbestos exposure. Here is what they mean for your health, and what to watch for.
Jim Gomez6 min read
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer tied almost entirely to past asbestos exposure. Here is what defines it, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment generally involves.
Larry Payne4 min read
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer that begins in the peritoneum, the thin membrane lining the abdomen and covering many abdominal organs. It is strongly associated with asbestos exposure, but…
Larry Payne4 min read
What is mesothelioma? It is a cancer that begins in the mesothelium, the thin tissue lining certain internal organs and body cavities. Most cases affect the lining around the lungs…
Allen Hall4 min read
Mesothelioma treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation and care aimed at easing symptoms. The right plan depends on where the cancer began, how far it has spread, its cell…
Mariah Brown4 min read
Asbestosis is a long term lung disease caused by breathing in asbestos fibers. The fibers can scar lung tissue, making it harder to breathe. The condition usually develops after repeated…
Mariah Brown5 min read
Mesothelioma life expectancy is an estimate of how long people may live after diagnosis, not a deadline for an individual. It varies with where the cancer starts, its cell type…
Allen Hall4 min read
Mesothelioma vs lung cancer describes two distinct cancers that can affect the chest but begin in different tissues. Mesothelioma usually starts in the thin lining around the lungs, while lung…
Larry Payne4 min read
Mesothelioma symptoms often resemble those of more common illnesses, which can make the cancer hard to recognize. Symptoms depend on where it starts, most often in the lining around the…