Mesothelioma

September 1, 2020

The Difficult and Deadly Combination of Mesothelioma and Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has provided countless new phrases. Social distancing, flattening the curve, and sheltering in place are but a few. Underlying conditions has also become a common term that puts fear in the heart of anyone suffering from a variety of health matters. For those diagnosed with mesothelioma, one of the most severe of [...]
August 4, 2020

Climate Change Impacts Survival Rates of Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer Patient

Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk that can result in malignant mesothelioma.  Mesothelioma is a form of cancer known to be caused by working in an environment that contains carcinogens in the air from asbestos. People who work in factories, boiler rooms, construction sites, and even in the military, are often exposed to [...]
July 20, 2020

Treating Mesothelioma with Cryotherapy

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is a devastating moment as a cure remains elusive. New and emerging treatments are introduced in the hope of successfully fighting this deadly form of cancer. In their quest to “crack the code,” researchers and medical professionals are turning to a longtime therapy that shows promise in the ongoing battle. How [...]
June 1, 2020

Mesothelioma Treatment Options Courtesy of a Household Spice

While the quest continues towards a still elusive cure for mesothelioma, identifying effective treatments to minimize the effects of the deadly disease continues. Recent data from seven studies revealed promising results. In a published review, The International Journal of Molecular Sciences found that curcumin, commonly found in turmeric, has led to positive results as part [...]
April 8, 2020

The Continuing Risks That Insulation Workers Face

Over a majority of the 20th century and well into the 21st, thousands of United States citizens have plied their trade as insulators, working in residences and commercial buildings. In 2018, 58,000 held jobs that involved installation, repair, or removal of insulation, according to the United States Bureau of Labor. Over time, awareness has grown [...]
March 30, 2020

Mesothelioma and the Novel Coronavirus

As a national emergency becomes part of life in the United States, what we don’t know about the novel coronavirus is more than what we actually do know. Medical professionals are uncovering new data every day on those with higher risk factors, specifically older people over 60 and anyone who has an underlying medical issue. [...]
March 24, 2020

Can Dietary Supplements Do More Harm than Good?

Battling mesothelioma is an uphill climb where the odds do not favor those suffering from the serious, if not deadly, disease. While treatment options exist, many victims of this deadly cancer also take steps to improve their health through more natural methods. The Need For Nutrition May Present Dangers Living a healthier lifestyle by changing [...]
March 20, 2020

How Much Is Too Much Asbestos Exposure?

For decades, the presence of asbestos has changed the lives of those diagnosed with and suffering from mesothelioma. Hard-working professionals plied their trades over the years and decades, only to discover that their diligence and dedication has left them with a serious disease. Even everyday consumers who never worked a day in a risky environment [...]
March 19, 2020

The Dangers of Dual Mesothelioma Diagnoses

A majority of mesothelioma diagnoses take two forms. Pleural mesothelioma occurs between the chest and lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the exterior abdominal cavity. Both are deadly, with the cause being exposure to asbestos, specifically inhaling the fibers. Continuing research has resulted in medical advances that prolong the lives of victims of both types of this [...]