Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in the general population. However, in individuals that were exposed to asbestos, it is not as rare. That’s because the only known, established cause of Mesothelioma is asbestos. There are experts that have speculated on other causes. There are incidences of Mesothelioma with no known asbestos exposure. However, [...]
What is asbestos?Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word asbestos is a borrowed Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed asbestos the miracle mineral because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat.Asbestos is used in many types of construction materials including [...]
In California, there are people who can help you if you or a loved one has had a Mesothelioma diagnosis. This is never something that you hope for, because Mesothelioma is a very dangerous cancer of the lungs, with a very low survival rate. What this means for you is that a Mesothelioma diagnosis is [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. The most common form of the disease affects the lining of the lungs, while more rare forms affect the lining of the chest or abdominal cavity. While this disease is uncommon, it is always fatal, with an average survival time after [...]
Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that affects the serous linings of various internal organs in the human body. Among them, the lungs, heart and the stomach are the mostly affected.It is estimated that each year, 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are reported. The patients suffering from this cancerous disease have had prior exposure to asbestos, [...]