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Most Common Mesothelioma Myths and Misconceptions

By: Rachel Ernst | May 2, 2022

Although rare, roughly 3,000 new diagnoses in the United States each year, mesothelioma is still a disease targeted by myths and misconceptions. Scientists may not know everything about mesothelioma, but they are aware of a lot of false or misconceiving information floating around. Find the Top 10 most common [...]

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Will the EPA Ban Chrysotile Asbestos?

By: Megan O'Leary | April 28, 2022

MARCH 2024 UPDATE: The EPA finalized a ban on chrysotile white asbestos in March 2024. Read more at the link. On April 5, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to prohibit the current use of chrysotile asbestos in the United States. Michael S. Reagan, EPA administrator, mentioned [...]

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Mesothelioma Hub Scholarship Winners – 2022

By: Scott Haley | April 12, 2022

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 [...]

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Philadelphia Schools Still Battling Asbestos

By: Jennifer Verta | March 28, 2022

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 [...]

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Herbal Medicine Alongside Traditional Mesothelioma Treatment

By: Elizabeth Schubert | March 25, 2022

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 [...]

Herbal medicine can be used a complementary therapy for mesothelioma patients.

How Did I Get Mesothelioma?

By: Madeline May | February 25, 2022

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 [...]

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Surviving a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

By: Rachel Ernst | February 17, 2022

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 [...]

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10 Mesothelioma and Cancer Gifts for Patients and Caregivers

By: Rachel Ernst | December 8, 2021

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 [...]

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Other Causes of Lung Cancer Besides Smoking

By: Destiny Bezrutczyk | August 30, 2021

In the U.S., smoking tobacco cigarettes is responsible for about 90% of cancers that start in the lungs. However, among 236,000 new cases annually, even 10% is a significant number. Moreover, the odds of lung cancer mortality in people who never smoked is high among all types [...]

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