Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer whose main cause is asbestos exposure. It can be devastating to get a mesothelioma diagnosis. Often, after people are diagnosed with mesothelioma, they face several daunting questions about their future. Some questions people ask themselves about the future after a mesothelioma diagnosis include…
After a person is exposed to asbestos, they may develop various illnesses, including mesothelioma. In the United States of America, it is believed there are approximately 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma every year. While mesothelioma can affect people of all ages, this illness is more common among older people than…
Mesothelioma is one of the many types of cancer. Unfortunately, just like any other form of cancer, mesothelioma can be quite aggressive. Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer. This cancer develops in the lining of the body’s organs. The primary cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a…
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive type of cancer that affects the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a layer of cells covering and protecting organs and tissues in the body. Mesothelioma commonly forms in the tissue covering the lungs and chest walls (pleura). This type of mesothelioma is called pleural mesothelioma.…
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be devastating. Mesothelioma treatment and the recovery process can be tough. Mesothelioma can also affect a patient’s quality of life. Fortunately, there are several things mesothelioma patients can do to support their treatment, recovery, and overall quality of life. One of the strategies that mesothelioma…
Every year, in February, the nation marks National Cancer Prevention Month. National Cancer Prevention Month is a time for spreading awareness about the importance of cancer prevention strategies. It is a time to spread the word and take action in order to live better, healthier, and happier lives. According to…
Anxiety is a natural and common emotion. Being anxious entails feeling worried, nervous, or on edge. Most people experience these feelings. Anxiety is a product of our body responding to threats or harm. Mesothelioma patients or family members of mesothelioma patients may experience more anxiety than other people. If you…
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma can affect the tissue surrounding the lungs, the tissue in the abdomen, the tissue in the heart, or the tissue around the testicles. The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma. This type of mesothelioma…
Mesothelioma develops after a person gets exposed to asbestos. However, mesothelioma does not develop immediately. It can take decades for mesothelioma to develop after asbestos exposure. Unfortunately, once mesothelioma has developed, it progresses fast. Because mesothelioma symptoms mimic those of other illnesses, it is often not detected early. Most times,…
Unlike before, the dangers of asbestos are now widely known. Many people know that this dangerous substance can cause several serious illnesses, including mesothelioma. However, some people may still have the wrong information about asbestos. There are also some prevalent myths about mesothelioma. In this article, we debunk seven myths…