Common pleural mesothelioma symptoms may include: The second most common site of mesothelioma is the peritoneum, the tissue that lines the abdomen. Repeatedly inhaling asbestos fibers can irritate ...

Nobody likes to talk or think about cancer, but it’s a serious disease that we should all aim to understand a little better. Better understanding the signs and symptoms of […] ...

A TEEN who started rapidly losing weight was diagnosed with an “old man’s disease”. Maliyah Hobbs was just 17 when she ...

A retired nurse with terminal cancer is suing the Belfast Health Trust over alleged exposure to asbestos during her time ...

At the start of the Industrial Revolution in the early 1900s, asbestos was a material of choice for building heat-resistant insulation, fireproofing construction materials, and pipe coverings. The ind ...

For nearly 20 years, mesothelioma treatment options were limited to a single regimen: pemetrexed with a platinum agent. Now, there are 3 systemic treatment options available. In this video, Hedy Lee ...

It’s difficult because it takes 20 to 50 years after exposure for the first symptoms to appear. Of all asbestos illnesses, mesothelioma is exclusively caused by inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers.

By Jonathan Sharp Veterans have dedicated decades of their lives to service, often in environments where asbestos exposure ...

This study aims to generate a critical account of the experiences of presentation, diagnosis, treatment and care for current and former school-based education workers with mesothelioma. At present, ...