Mesothelioma

Were you or someone you love recently diagnosed with mesothelioma? This deadly cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Many people were exposed to these microscopic fibers while working in occupations and industries that used high levels of asbestos.To help...

Malignant mesothelioma is aggressive and resistant to most cancer treatments. However, a new drug trial could bring hope to victims. This experimental drug, CA-170, targets an immune system suppressor protein known as VISTA. This trial is the first to target the...

Did you know that Ohio is the sixth deadliest state in the nation for asbestos-related illness, according to the Mesothelioma Center? This is not a likely coincidence, as several different asbestos manufacturers call Ohio home.Asbestos is frequently used in the...

Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to save lives. That heroism earns them a special place in the hearts of many.Often, their more acute workplace injuries make the news -- burns, smoke inhalation and injuries from falling. What firefighters know better than...

A diagnosis of mesothelioma is possibly the worst news a person can get. Even if the disease is caught in the early stages, the prognosis is not good. There is no known cure despite medical advances over the years.The disease has a long latency period, which means...

The most frustrating aspect of receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is that there has been no practical treatment for the disease. The usual course of action is to get one’s affairs in order, and wait for the worst – usually in less than a year.Thanks to...

Typically, a patient in Ohio suffering from malignant pleural mesothelioma receives psychological care similar to those who suffer from advanced lung cancer. Patients of both forms of cancer complain of concern for their families, the poor attitudes of health-care...