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Although patients can outlive a prognosis and even reach remission, mesothelioma remains one of the world's most deadly conditions. This is why mesothelioma patients should take as many measures as possible to ensure their personal finances and responsibilities are covered. Many people have a will prepared, but there are [...]
Mesothelioma is considered a terminal cancer because there is currently no cure. However, a mesothelioma diagnosis is not always immediately fatal. Some patients live for several years after diagnosis, particularly when the cancer is found early and responds well to treatment. A patient’s prognosis depends on several factors, including [...]
Asbestos awareness week takes place each year from April 1–7, bringing global attention to the risks of asbestos exposure and the importance of prevention. The campaign highlights how asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, continue to affect families today. By raising awareness, it aims to support education and advocacy while promoting [...]
Anxiety is a common and very human response to a cancer or mesothelioma diagnosis. Feelings of fear, restlessness, uncertainty, or loss of control can surface at different stages of treatment and recovery. While no activity can erase those emotions entirely, certain hobbies may help ease cancer anxiety and support [...]
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, a time focused on reducing cancer risk and encouraging early detection. This initiative highlights prevention strategies, education, and informed healthcare decisions that support long-term wellness. During this observance, healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, and medical professionals promote cancer prevention awareness by sharing practical information [...]
For those who have recently received a mesothelioma diagnosis or had a loved one diagnosed, it can be a disheartening time. It’s not uncommon to experience disbelief that this is really happening to you or your loved one, and it may even lead to questions about where you or [...]
Back in the day, asbestos was everywhere – pipes, pumps, gaskets – because it seemed like a miracle material thanks to its strong, fire-resistant material and versatility. Although asbestos the gaskets were believed to be helpful at the time, many employees, such as plumbers and factory workers, were put [...]
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is a non-profit that brings awareness to and prevents asbestos-related diseases. Linda Reinstein and Doug Larking founded the non-profit in 2004. With headquarters in California, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization is the largest independent non-profit organization for asbestos victims and disease awareness in [...]
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 [...]
