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Mesothelioma Hub is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Mesothelioma Scholarship Initiative. This scholarship opportunity was open to students currently enrolled in a two-year or four-year college, university, or trade school in the United States. The goal of this program was to raise awareness about the dangers [...]
The School District of Philadelphia (SDP) has been battling asbestos contamination in its facilities for almost two years. Also the eighteenth largest district in the US, SDP had several public schools and an early learning center close down after significant damage was found in structures contaminated with asbestos. Some [...]
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral mined originally for its heat-resistant properties. After years of using asbestos commercially and industrially, doctors found that asbestos was the cause of several cancers. Today, finding out asbestos is in your home is a scary time for you and your loved ones, leaving [...]
It’s not always something people consider when taking a daily prescription or over-the-counter pain reliever, but many medications used in the medical field today are derived from plants. For patients, this raises an important question: can herbal medicine alongside traditional medicine help the body fight cancers like mesothelioma? Patients [...]
Ford Motor Company has faced several accusations of exposing workers to asbestos, leading to the development of mesothelioma and similar conditions. Auto mechanics face occupational risks, as many products in the automotive industry were made with asbestos. William Trokey, 76, worked on "drum brakes" from 1960 to 1968 for [...]
Today, the dangers of asbestos exposure are well known. In our homes, we test potentially contaminated building materials before renovations. On the job, workers take a series of precautions (like wearing full-body personal protective equipment) to prevent exposure to the toxin’s airborne fibers. And if you go to the store, you [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that makes up less than 0.3 percent of all cancer diagnoses in the U.S. The primary cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, a toxic carcinogen. Although this disease peaked in the 1980s and 1990s, those exposed to asbestos are still at [...]
Mesothelioma and its treatment are challenging for both patients and loved ones. As a cancer patient, you likely face issues and challenges that others may never understand. A mesothelioma diagnosis, however, is not a prison sentence. Your unique prognosis does not define how you will live the rest of [...]
The holidays can be a tough time for cancer patients and their caregivers. The best mesothelioma cancer gifts for patients and caregivers offer a pleasant distraction and show your gratitude and support. Make loved ones feel valued by following these guidelines for gift giving. Gift-giving is a way to [...]
