Mesothelioma is very rare in children and young adults. The cancer usually develops decades after exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma cases in young people account for 2% to 5% of all diagnoses. Learn ...

Before you commit to a mesothelioma clinical trial, you need to know why your team recommends it and how it compares to your standard-of-care options. Asking detailed, specific questions when you sit ...

Doctors typically start the mesothelioma diagnostic process with a physical exam and imaging tests, then they run blood work and fluid analysis. Still, only a biopsy accurately confirms mesothelioma ...

Dr. Raja Flores shares a personal connection to the September 11 attacks and discusses the long-term medical consequences for those exposed to carcinogens like asbestos and pulverized concrete. He ...

Mesothelioma isn't a type of lung cancer. They're two distinct diseases. Mesothelioma forms on the thin lining around the lungs, abdomen, heart and testes, the mesothelium. Lung cancer forms inside ...

A medical bill can arrive weeks after an appointment, leaving a family to figure out what they owe and how to pay it. Insurance can also stand between patients and the mesothelioma specialists they ...

Finishing mesothelioma treatment can feel like a major milestone. After surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or immunotherapy, many patients look forward to recovering and returning to a sense of normalcy ...

Asbestos flooring adhesive discovered during an apartment renovation led to abatement work that left a tenant unable to enter ...

The video emphasizes the urgency of filing a mesothelioma lawsuit without delay due to varying statutes of limitations across states, such as Louisiana's one-year limit from diagnosis or death. It ...

Patients shouldn’t have to guess at how to pay for mesothelioma care or where to turn for financial help. Figuring out the financial side of treatment can start with some very practical concerns. Will ...

A federal judge sentenced Carl Fioravanti, president of Illinois environmental services company Alliance Environmental Control, Inc., to 6 years and 8 months in prison. Fioravanti pleaded guilty to ...

General Motors used asbestos in brakes, clutches and other car parts, putting mechanics and workers at risk of mesothelioma. Under GM's bankruptcy plan, asbestos injury claims linked to Old GM ...