Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that grows in the outer lining of the lungs and is associated with exposure to asbestos earlier in life. This exposure could come from old buildings, factories, and from mining asbestos. Asbestos particles effect more than just those that mine or work with it. It also can come [...]
Mesothelioma is a specific type of cancer that is directly related to asbestos. Mesothelioma develops in the mesothelium which is the lining that encapsules many of the body’s organs but is the most common in the lungs and chest cavity. Mesothelioma is hard to detect because you may not have symptoms for many decades after [...]
Mesothelioma is a relatively rare type of cancer that occurs when cancerous cells grow in the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a protective lining that is on most of your internal organs. Typically, mesothelioma is attributed to asbestos exposure when someone inhales particles and they become lodged in the lungs. To be in the “at risk” [...]
Mesothelioma can be devastating news for a person even if they suspected it might develop sometime in their life. Maybe they worked at a diner that catered to asbestos miners, or maybe they were miners themselves. Either way, they have been exposed and know the chances are high of getting this type of cancer. It [...]
Breast cancer is the second cause of cancer deaths in the US. While it also affects man, it remains the most common type of cancer and when left untreated causes death in women especially at ages 45 to 55. At a Glance About 12% of American woman develops breast cancer. How a breast cancer develops [...]