The fibrous material known as asbestos has been used throughout history for its fire resistant qualities. Recent history has found asbestos as a preferred building material due to its fire retardant, heat resistant capability coupled with its cost effective nature. California business owners of the early to mid 20th century used asbestos in nearly [...]
Understanding what a Mesothelioma diagnosis means takes much longer than the brief time your doctor spent with you as they broke the news to you that you were suffering from it. Understanding a diagnosis and what to do and how to react will take some time. Unfortunately, it is fatal in all but a [...]
Peritoneal Mesothelioma is considerably rare, accounting for only between 10% and 20% of all Mesothelioma cases. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure that affects the abdominal tissue, more specifically the lining in the abdominal wall. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is most often deadly, although treatment options are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and the survival [...]
The diagnosis of mesothelioma is one that is difficult to grasp and accept. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that attacks the mesothelium surrounding certain organs, particularly the lungs. Mesothelioma is most often seen in people with prolonged asbestos exposure. If mesothelioma is diagnosed, it is possible to receive standard cancer treatments such [...]
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is directly linked to asbestos exposure. By the time this cancer is diagnosed the disease is usually well advanced. Signs and symptoms may not appear until 20 to 60 years after being exposed to asbestos. If diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is imperative to become informed about the different forms [...]