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There are four different types of mesothelioma, and within them, there are different classifications of cells. Almost all of them, however, are caused by asbestos exposure, which usually happens in the workplace. If it is suspected that the patient has … Continued

If you have been exposed to asbestos and you are a smoker, you are at an increased risk of a range of different diseases and cancers. Asbestos exposure can lead to the development of mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer … Continued

Immunotherapy is an experimental form of cancer treatment. People with mesothelioma can have access to it, but only as a clinical trial. The first clinical trials started in the 1980s and different tactics have been tried since with varying results. … Continued

Mesothelioma and lung cancer are two different illnesses, although they have similar symptoms and can both be caused by asbestos exposure. Lung cancer, meanwhile, can be small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SCLC is becoming … Continued

There are numerous conditions that affect the lungs, including cancer, asbestos, mesothelioma, emphysema, and COPD. Many of these are caused, at least in part, by asbestos exposure. Smoking is also a significant risk factor in the development of all these … Continued

Both mesothelioma and asbestosis are caused by people inhaling asbestos fibers, which are microscopic in size. However, although related, the two diseases are not the same thing. There are certainly similarities between the two but there are also significant differences … Continued

Mesothelioma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) are two very different conditions. However, they often have similar symptoms, and it is not unheard of for people to suffer from both conditions. If you have been diagnosed with either condition, make … Continued

Asbestos is a natural mineral that has many benefits. We now know, however, that it is also highly carcinogenic and therefore not the ‘miracle mineral’ it was long believed to be. Nevertheless, it is certainly true that it is both … Continued

Most of us know that asbestos is incredibly dangerous and that it can lead to various lethal conditions, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. Since this has been widely accepted, significant measures have been put in place to protect people from exposure. … Continued

When people inhale the fibers of asbestos, they can develop a range of different respiratory diseases. These include benign pleural effusion, pleural plaques, asbestosis, lung cancer, and malignant mesothelioma. Asbestos is now strictly regulated, but because asbestos-related illnesses can take … Continued