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The connection between friability and mesothelioma

The connection between friability and mesothelioma

If you have ever worked in a Navy shipyard, an old school building, an apartment complex with popcorn ceilings or an auto mechanics shop, you may, at some point, have been exposed to asbestos. Even in your private life, for...

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Promising results in trials for new mesothelioma treatment

Promising results in trials for new mesothelioma treatment

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is devastating for both the patient and his or her family. This specific type of cancer has a high fatality rate, and medical professionals have performed significant research to find treatment options that give patients hope...

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Supporting your loved one with mesothelioma

Supporting your loved one with mesothelioma

One of the challenges with mesothelioma is that it is difficult to diagnose early. Often, the symptoms are easy to dismiss and are often overlooked on routine exams. When you discover that your loved one has mesothelioma, it can be...

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Eliminación segura del amianto en el lugar de trabajo

Eliminación segura del amianto en el lugar de trabajo

When you consider the potential risks you face in your place of work, you may think about the factors that could contribute to an accident and possible injury. You may not give much thought to the unseen hazards that have...

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Secondhand exposure and mesothelioma

Secondhand exposure and mesothelioma

Perhaps you have never worked in a North Carolina shipyard, the construction industry, a factory or automotive mechanics shop, but one of your close family members (who resides in the same household) has. These industries, as well as home renovations,...

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Caring for your mental health with mesothelioma

Caring for your mental health with mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a difficult diagnosis. Like many, you may not have considered mesothelioma as a possibility for why you did not feel well in the first place. Facing a diagnosis like mesothelioma can be challenging for you and your loved...

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Asbestos exposure ups the risk of mesothelioma

Asbestos exposure ups the risk of mesothelioma

If you work or have worked in a North Carolina shipyard, old school building, factory, or the construction or auto mechanics industry, you may at some point have been exposed to asbestos. While exposures are not limited to these types...

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Adequate end-of-life care for mesothelioma patients

Adequate end-of-life care for mesothelioma patients

Individuals who are suffering from terminal illnesses deserve to have quality care at every stage of life. There are certain types of medical assistance specifically designed for those who have serious medical needs and may not be able to care...

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The emotional toll of a parent’s physical illness

The emotional toll of a parent’s physical illness

Learning that your parent is sick with mesothelioma can derail your life, even as an adult. Your relationship and responsibilities can change dramatically with that diagnosis, and the emotional toll it takes on you can catch you by surprise. What...

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Certain factors may elevate your chance of mesothelioma

Certain factors may elevate your chance of mesothelioma

A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. Due to the aggressive nature of this specific type of cancer, treatment can be difficult, and in many cases, the state of the disease is not known until it has progressed significantly. There are certain...

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