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Mesothelioma is a complex, rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It has very few symptoms in its early stages, which means it is very difficult to detect. An additional problem is that the symptoms of later stage mesothelioma … Continued

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with cancer, you are probably experiencing a lot of feelings: fear, devastation, uncertainty, anger, possibly even betrayal. It never feels like cancer will happen to you, but once it does, … Continued

Asbestosis is a long term condition of the lungs, for which there is no cure. The cause of asbestosis is prolonged asbestos exposure. Asbestos, meanwhile, is a group of minerals that are made up of tiny fibers. Asbestos has been … Continued

Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the active compound in marijuana, has been found to be able to reduce tumor growth in various forms of lung cancer by as much as 50%. Additionally, the Harvard University study demonstrated that it also slowed down … Continued

Lung cancer is a very difficult to treat condition. This is particularly true if it is mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure. All cancers are rated on a scale of stages 1 to 4, with 4 … Continued

For those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma, their prognosis is not good. Depending on the stage their cancer is in, they may be offered radiotherapy, surgery, and/or chemotherapy. However, they are also free to choose alternative and natural cures instead. … Continued

Mesothelioma is actually a blanket term of different types of cancer. Mesothelioma itself comes in four different types. Furthermore, there are different types of mesothelioma cells. Let’s take a closer look. Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form. … Continued

Cannabis has long been in the news as a potential cure, or at least palliative treatment, for various forms of cancer. Research is ongoing on how and if this actually works. However, there are strong suggestions that cannabis could help … Continued

Mesothelioma is usually a job-related cancer. In this country, asbestos-related illnesses are one of the main causes of job-related deaths and costs. Thousands of workers have been affected by it and many of them have turned to the workers’ compensation … Continued

Radiotherapy is a treatment commonly used for cancer. It is not common for it to be offered to mesothelioma sufferers due to its significant side effects. However, those with pleural mesothelioma may be offered a course of intensity modulated radiotherapy … Continued