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November 7, 2016

7 Risk Factors for Mesothelioma Development

Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer which usually affects the lungs and stomach, but can also affect the heart and testicles. According to the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance there are ... Read more

November 4, 2016

How Many People Get Mesothelioma?

In this ehowhealth video from April 2009, Dr. William Hughson, a professor of occupational diseases at the University of California in San Diego, talks about how many people get diagnosed with mesothelioma ... Read more

November 3, 2016

4 Stages of Pleural Mesothelioma

According to the Mesothelioma Guide, there are three main systems of staging pleural mesothelioma. Each system is slightly different but they share commonalities. The Butchart system is the most widely ... Read more

November 1, 2016

Breath Analysis Could Lead to Early Detection of Mesothelioma

A Belgium study has found that breath analysis could help with the early detection of mesothelioma in patients. A research group from the Ghent University Hospital measured the volatile organic ... Read more

October 31, 2016

11 Asbestos-Related Diseases To Be Aware Of

Asbestos is a natural mineral widely used in industries such as construction, shipbuilding and manufacturing due its heat resistance, tensile strength, and insulating properties. Asbestos fibers can be inhaled or ... Read more