Posts by: Becca Handley

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. The cancer develops in the thin tissue lining that covers the internal organs, particularly the lungs. According to asbestos.com, the tumors first start ... Read more

August 8, 2017

How Mesothelioma Affects Life Expectancy

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that mainly affects the lining of the lungs and the chest wall, caused by exposure to asbestos. When we talk about life expectancy, we ... Read more

July 24, 2017

36 Questions to Ask Your Doctor After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the thin tissue covering the internal organs, which is caused by exposure to asbestos. A mesothelioma diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming, and ... Read more

July 18, 2017

What’s New in Malignant Mesothelioma Research and Treatment?

According to the American Cancer Society, researchers are constantly studying new ways to treat and possibly prevent mesothelioma. However, there is still a lot to be learned about this disease, despite ... Read more

July 6, 2017

6 Pieces of Home Medical Equipment That Can Help Mesothelioma Patients

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops from the tissue covering the internal organs. As the disease mainly affects the lungs, symptoms can consist of shortness of breath, chest ... Read more

June 26, 2017

What Mesothelioma Patients Need to Know About Assisted Living

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the thin layer of tissue covering the internal organs, more commonly affecting the lungs and chest wall. The vast majority of cases ... Read more