Living a Life that Matters
When someone is diagnosed with a serious medical condition facing a life-altering and possibly life-ending disease, suddenly the fact that we are all mortal slaps us in the face. Most people research the disease, go to medical experts, and find… Read More »
Read MoreUpdate on Banning Asbestos in the United States
Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of most people that are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, and is linked to the deaths of approximately 40,000 Americans a year. Those deaths are caused by lung cancer, asbestosis, cancer of the larynx, and… Read More »
Read MoreAsbestos in Philadelphia Schools Reminds Us All to be Thankful Around the Holidays
As we approach the holidays, we often reflect upon what we are thankful for. We also reflect upon loved ones who have lost their battle to an illness. Being diagnosed with cancer is life altering. For some, it seems to… Read More »
Read MoreAre you a mesothelioma “survivor?”
Many people who have had cancer describe themselves as survivors, or warriors of cancer. Some people prefer “living with cancer.” A cancer survivor is a person with cancer of any type who is still living. There are more people who… Read More »
Read MoreNovember is National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This month is set aside to honor the people that every day are providing care for relatives, friends, spouses, and loved ones who need assistance in order to stay at home. These caregivers are… Read More »
Read MoreNew Tumor Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Approved by FDA
In May 2019, the Food and Drug Administration approved a device for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma under the Humanitarian Use device section of their policy on rare diseases. What is the new treatment? This new therapy is… Read More »
Read MoreCan you screen for malignant mesothelioma?
One of the difficulties in diagnosing malignant pleural mesothelioma is the long time between exposure to asbestos and the beginning of symptoms. The average incubation period for malignant pleural mesothelioma is 20-50 years. Are there any tests that can screen… Read More »
Read MorePatients Can Use Technology to Learn and Share Information
The average age of the person diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma is 60 years or older. With advances in technology, many are users of smartphones, technology, and the internet. There was a time when these technologies were mostly for the younger… Read More »
Read MoreTrip or Treat?
Halloween is a big deal for children and families all across the United States, giving children (and many adults!) the opportunity to dress up and collect some great candy while they’re at it. With a massive number of people participating each… Read More »
Read MorePleural Effusions & Mesothelioma
“My husband had a large amount of fluid drained from his chest a couple of times before he was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. The other man we were talking to at the meeting never had any fluid drained. What… Read More »
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