When most people think of cruise ships, they do not immediately think of dangerous asbestos exposure. However, several cruise ships in service in the 70s, 80s, and 90s likely contained asbestos. Asbestos exposure can cause deadly diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. If you believe your asbestos disease was caused from exposure on a cruise […]
Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Patients with mesothelioma often have a short life expectancy, which can be improved by aggressive treatment in some cases, such as surgery. A relatively new treatment called staged surgery is showing positive results for patients with mesothelioma. Most mesothelioma patients suffer from pleural mesothelioma, […]
There are approximately 2,500 to 3,000 mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the United States each year. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) indicates that global numbers of mesothelioma cases are on the rise. The latency period of asbestos-related disease may be contributing to this increase. Researchers studied mesothelioma patient […]
Mesothelioma infects the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. It is very rare compared to many other forms of cancer, but once tumors develop, they can follow a similar pattern. When mesothelioma metastasizes, it spreads to other areas of the body, including the lymph nodes. Mesothelioma tumors in the lymph nodes are usually a […]
The dangers of asbestos are well known. Asbestos is a carcinogen that has been linked to deadly diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. The substance has been regulated since the 1980s, but there are still ways that people may encounter asbestos today, particularly legacy asbestos. Understanding these risks can help you take steps to […]
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. It can be difficult to diagnose, as there are relatively few experts on the disease and the symptoms often look like other diseases at first. Knowing what symptoms to look for can help patients get to a diagnosis faster, especially if they have […]
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Patients can receive compensation from those whose negligence caused their asbestos disease. Damages from a mesothelioma lawsuit can cover costly medical expenses, including surgery. However, mesothelioma treatment can be costly. It is a rare form of cancer, with only about 2,500 to 3,000 cases […]
Exposure to asbestos is linked to numerous deadly diseases, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, which is rare, aggressive, and incurable. While long-term exposure is considered more of a risk than short-term exposure, there is no safe amount of exposure to asbestos. Even exposures that have happened years ago have the potential to result in an […]
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos, and it often takes decades for it to develop. Most mesothelioma patients are older, but there have been rare cases of mesothelioma in children and teenagers. Research suggests that there may be a different mechanism at play in younger patients. When asbestos fibers […]
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and incurable cancer that is only caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos fibers that get lodged in the body can damage surrounding tissues, resulting in painful symptoms. Understanding how mesothelioma impacts the body can help patients recognize red flags and seek care. The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma, which […]
