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…
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,…
For people who have been exposed to asbestos, either directly or through secondary/second-hand exposure, one thing that is constantly on their minds is the possibility of developing mesothelioma. Mesothelioma develops in the tissue layer that covers most internal organs. There are different types of mesothelioma. They are pleura mesothelioma (the…
Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma is one of the worst things in life. A mesothelioma diagnosis can change the patient’s and their family’s life. With a mesothelioma diagnosis comes the uncertainty of what will happen in the future. A mesothelioma diagnosis can also result in financial concerns. While there is still…