Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, as opposed to lung cancer which affects the tissue of the lungs. It’s primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, but ... Read more
While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic disease. The transition is a ... Read more
When sports journalist Trevor Grant found out he had cancer at the age of 63 he was surprised, but when the doctors explained that he had mesothelioma he was shocked—how ... Read more
People often ignore health issues, attributing symptoms to growing older or being out of shape. It can be easy to ignore what seem like fairly harmless symptoms, not knowing that ... Read more
It’s devastating when a friend or family member is diagnosed with a terminal illness. You want to reach out to help, but you’re often unsure how to handle the situation and ... Read more
Life is tough for people with a chronic illness, but through the pain and the fatigue and all the other symptoms and side effects, they show an extraordinary passion for life ... Read more
There has been a lot of talk about the benefits of medical marijuana (or cannabis), particularly when it comes to chronic illnesses and pain relief, but could medical marijuana work for ... Read more
Most people understand that asbestos is a toxic substance but they underestimate just how dangerous exposure to asbestos can be. According to an article in mosiacscience.com, asbestos will be responsible ... Read more
Paul Kraus is the oldest surviving mesothelioma patient in the world, being diagnosed with the disease in 1997. As well as using conventional therapies, Kraus is also a big advocate of ... Read more
A report from CNN shows that despite the ban on the use of asbestos in most manufacturing sectors, young people are still at risk of asbestos exposure and developing deadly asbestos-related ... Read more
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