X-rays and CT scans are typically used to confirm suspicions and diagnosis of mesothelioma. Biopsies, tissue samples and even diagnostic surgery are also used to verify the condition, diagnosis and…

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Alimta (pemetrexed disodium) for use in combination with cisplatin for the treatment of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. It is the first…

The history of Asbestos can date all the way back to the Greek and pre-Roman era. The name “asbestos” name comes from Greek terms meaning “indistinguishable” or “indestructible,” and the…

Mesothelioma is a rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust. So there you are. Mesothelioma and asbestos…

There are so many stories about the difficulties of having a disease related to asbestos exposure. Many are heartbreaking because there actually could've been a way to prevent it, having…

Asbestos was first discovered by the ancient Greeks over 2000 years ago. it was used some in the United States since then, mainly just from imported goods. The story of…

Lets discuss asbestosis. Asbestosis is a disease that comes from human or animal contact with asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral that naturally occurs and it is used as an installation…

Just like humans getting sick from asbestos, so can there pets. In fact the whole process is very similar. Mesothelioma, a cancer that is caused from asbestos exposure, affects most…

Asbestos, like most minerals has been around since the stone age. Asbestos naturally occurs on every continent. Archeologists uncovered asbestos fibers dating back to prehistoric times, some 750,000 years ago.…

There are six different types of asbestos. They are all very dangerous and can lead to very bad lung diseases, including cancer. All of the six different types are unique…