New EPA Rule Further Limits Asbestos, Falls Short of a Ban
A total of 66 nations around the world have banned asbestos so far. The toxin is known to cause aggressive cancers like malignant mesothelioma,…
View ArticleFDA Approves Mesothelioma Treatment After Groundbreaking Study Results
Mesothelioma research focuses on developing new diagnostic tools that will help accurately diagnose mesothelioma cancer sooner, while also searching for a cure. There is…
View ArticleAre Settlements Taxable? A Brief Guide
The entire legal process from first filing a claim to finally receiving a jury verdict or settlement can sometimes seem like it drags on…
View ArticleCelebrating the 16th Annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Each year, September 26 is recognized as Mesothelioma Awareness Day. It was first established in 2004 by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, with the…
View ArticleHow Does Immunotherapy Work?
Mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. Cancer research and clinical trials continue to analyze new treatment methods to offer patients to…
View ArticleAre Settlements Taxable? A Brief Guide
The entire legal process from first filing a claim to finally receiving a jury verdict or settlement can sometimes seem like it drags on…
View ArticleHow Does Immunotherapy Work?
Mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive cancer with poor prognosis. Cancer research and clinical trials continue to analyze new treatment methods to offer patients to…
View ArticleAre Settlements Taxable? A Brief Guide
The entire legal process from first filing a claim to finally receiving a jury verdict or settlement can sometimes seem like it drags on…
View ArticleAsbestos, Other Toxins, Still Taking Lives 17 Years After 9/11
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Americans were gripped by the scenes unfolding in New York on television, the radio, and right in…
View Article5 Things to Know About Secondary Asbestos Exposure
Exposure to asbestos fibers is the only known cause of mesothelioma cancer. Any amount of asbestos exposure is considered dangerous, even for those who…
View ArticleStudy Finds Apatinib Could Treat Recurrent or Unresponsive Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma cancer is difficult to treat, as it often is not properly diagnosed until the later stages of disease. Mesothelioma also frequently recurs after…
View ArticleNew EPA Rule Further Limits Asbestos, Falls Short of a Ban
A total of 66 nations around the world have banned asbestos so far. The toxin is known to cause aggressive cancers like malignant mesothelioma,…
View ArticleFDA Approves Mesothelioma Treatment After Groundbreaking Study Results
Mesothelioma research focuses on developing new diagnostic tools that will help accurately diagnose mesothelioma cancer sooner, while also searching for a cure. There is…
View ArticleCelebrating the 16th Annual Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Each year, September 26 is recognized as Mesothelioma Awareness Day. It was first established in 2004 by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, with the…
View ArticleWhat We’ve Missed: 2020 Mesothelioma-Related News
Many events have affected the mesothelioma community since the last post shared on our blog. Following our brief hiatus, we compiled a list of…
View Article6 Things Mesothelioma Patients Should Know About COVID-19
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe symptoms. People with compromised immune or respiratory systems are among the most at…
View ArticleFour Ways COVID-19 Has Impacted Lung Cancer Patients
Because COVID-19 is a lung illness, patients with existing lung conditions are more susceptible to coronavirus complications. This includes lung cancer patients and pleural…
View ArticleDrug Improves Efficacy of Chemotherapy Treatment
Treatment efficacy is incredibly important for improving patient survival. Mesothelioma researchers are searching for ways to increase treatment efficacy and safety. In a study…
View ArticleHow Much Exposure to Asbestos Is Dangerous?
Exposure to asbestos can cause serious health issues, such as mesothelioma. Many people are exposed to the mineral in the course of their daily…
View ArticleBrazil Transports and Exports Asbestos, Even After 2017 Asbestos Ban
In the past decade, Brazil has been one of the top five producers of asbestos. The Brazilian Supreme Court instituted a formal ban on…
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