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Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.  Asbestos fibers lodge in the lining of the body’s internal organs and a form malignant tumor, most often not discovered until decades after the exposure and only after the cancer has reached advanced stages.  Because of this, mesothelioma treatment is focused [...]

Mesothelioma is a fatal cancer that develops in the thin membranes that line the lungs, abdomen or heart.  A diagnosis of mesothelioma is very serious.  Although many cases are fatal within two years, early diagnosis and proper treatment can lead to extended survival.  Recognizing the early warning signs of mesothelioma is of utmost importance to [...]

New research by the University of Occupational and Environmental Health revealed some shocking figures about asbestos exposure and mesothelioma rates worldwide.  A study whose results were published in Environmental Health Perspectives showed that over 125 million people are regularly exposed to asbestos (a highly toxic carcinogen that causes lethal mesothelioma among other diseases) on a [...]

The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.  Therefore, anyone working in a trade or industry which had the common practice of using asbestos containing materials (ACMs) before the 1980’s, runs a higher risk of developing mesothelioma.  Some occupations in which workers were more likely to be exposed are:

Shipyard [...]

When clients hear the diagnosis “mesothelioma” and are asked by their doctor,  “Were you ever exposed to asbestos?” the client often responds, “Not that I know of.”   Many times, our clients do not know if they have been exposed to asbestos because many products were made with asbestos but the people using them did not [...]

If you or anyone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you are in the middle of a very difficult time.  The process from the time that symptoms were first noticed, to initial doctor visits, to further testing to finally being given a diagnosis is often long and with challenges. 
One thing that occurs is that [...]

If you or someone you know has a history of exposure to asbestos and is experiencing any symptoms of mesothelioma, I urge you to seek out an oncologist who specializes in asbestos related diseases immediately.  Do not wait. 
It’s easy to be in denial, or to be stubborn, to ignore symptoms of something being wrong physically.  [...]

Malignant Mesothelioma is a cancer that begins in the mesothelium, which is the cells in the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. The three main types of mesothelioma are:

Pleural – occurs in the lining of the lungs;
Peritoneal – occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Pericardial – occurs in the lining of the heart;

Of the three, [...]