Schools and universities in several states are dealing with asbestos during building repairs and renovation projects. UNC-Chapel Hill in North Carolina delayed the reopening of part of its Phillips ...

Doctors typically start the mesothelioma diagnostic process with a physical exam and imaging tests, then they run blood work and fluid analysis. Still, only a biopsy accurately confirms mesothelioma ...

Mesothelioma isn't a type of lung cancer. They're two distinct diseases. Mesothelioma forms on the thin lining around the lungs, abdomen, heart and testes, the mesothelium. Lung cancer forms inside ...

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization will host its 21st Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference on Sept. 25 and 26 at the Marriott AC Hotel Arlington National Landing in Arlington, ...

Priscilla W. was working as a paralegal while experiencing persistent stomach problems, including ascites, a buildup of fluid in the abdomen. By March 2024, her symptoms had become serious enough that ...

Family members of people diagnosed with mesothelioma may qualify for compensation through wrongful death lawsuits, asbestos trust fund claims and VA benefits. What you can claim depends on your ...

As a loved one or family caregiver, you may hear a person with mesothelioma talk about parts of life that have taken on new meaning. They may reflect on their relationships, the experiences that have ...

Our recent webinar, Second Opinions and Choosing a Mesothelioma Specialist, explored when to seek a second opinion and how to find a mesothelioma specialist. Amy Edel, senior editor and content ...

Most of what you’ll read about mesothelioma comes from doctors and researchers. It’s accurate and necessary. But it can’t tell you what the days actually feel like. This book is different. It features ...

In October 2022, Augusto V. visited an ear, nose and throat doctor and mentioned a strange feeling in his neck almost as an afterthought. His doctor ordered a CT scan that same day, which led to a ...

Mesothelioma caregivers can be family members or friends of the patient. As the primary support for someone with mesothelioma, they often manage their loved one's daily medical, physical and emotional ...

“Filing a claim through a law firm gives patients access to both a lawsuit and the asbestos trust funds available to them. We're not here to help you with only your trust fund claim. We go down the ...