Mesothelioma

The worldwide battle against mesothelioma has made significant progress. Countless countries have banned the substance outright. Although the United States still imports the dangerous fibers, manufacturing is a thing of the past. Innovations in medicine and treatments have helped to lengthen lives with researchers working tirelessly to find the elusive cure. In searching for the [...]

The quest for a cure for mesothelioma continues as the United States and Canada have implemented what they consider “bans” on asbestos. However, those so-called prohibitions have their share of exemptions for both countries. Simply put, those qualified prohibitions have failed to eliminate the use of the deadly carcinogen. making it a “ban” in name [...]

Perhaps the most tragic aspect of a mesothelioma diagnosis is the amount of time it takes for the disease to progress. Often measured in decades, many victims discover that they are stricken with the deadly illness two decades following exposure. Twenty years ago, U.S. citizens were lamenting the coming of a new year and the [...]

In recent years, several studies have established how much inhaling welding fumes can affect workers’ health. One University of Utah study found that welders or those who had exposure to welding fumes were 43% more likely to develop lung cancer, including mesothelioma.   As a result, scientists have classified welding fumes as a Group 1 [...]

Italian researchers recently discovered a potential breakthrough in mesothelioma treatment. While shocking to most, this treatment involves one of the most precious metals in the world: gold. Luckily, it is not as expensive as you might think. The gold that is used is in the form of nanoparticles. How does the treatment work? First, gold [...]

While not all regions of the United States struggle through aggressive, violent weather change, everyone must be aware of the dangers of asbestos exposure that might be related to the changing seasons. From burst pipes to water leaks damaging attic insulation, residents across the country should stay mindful of the problems that might crop up [...]

While workers in numerous industries are concerned about asbestos exposure, some occupations pose more danger than others. One industry, however, that might see a devastating boom in mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases – offshore oil rigs. land rigs and oil refineries. Asbestos fibers were a significant component in building materials designed to be heat resistant [...]

One day, doctors might be using breathalyzers more frequently than law enforcement. Clinical tests are currently underway to determine if a new breath testing tool could be able to detect malignant cancers, including mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of internal organs. Generally, it is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Tragically, [...]

Mesothelioma, pulmonary fibrosis and other respiratory cancers related to asbestos exposure has been in the news now for about 20 years. We’ve all seen the late-night television commercials advertising compensation for people diagnosed with the condition. Most of us have some familiarity with the topic; enough to know that either breathing asbestos fibers directly into [...]