The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

AstraZeneca’s immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. The two drugs...

The best way to beat cancer is by catching it early and treating it aggressively. Regular CT scans can reduce the risk of death from lung cancer by 20-25%, and aggressive...

One of the biggest concerns for cancer patients is that their tumor will return or begin growing again. This fear is also relevant for lung cancer and mesothelioma...

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States, with over 230,000 new cases each year. One of the biggest risk factors contributing to lung cancer is...

New research suggests that not only are COVID-19 vaccines safe for cancer patients, they even reduce the chances of cancer patients being infected by the virus in the future. The...

Months after a mesothelioma victim received compensation from Ford Motor Company, the automobile company faces another asbestos verdict. A jury in St. Louis ruled in favor of a...

“Why does the VA want me to go get a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam?” As a VA-accredited claims agent and Veterans Service Representative, I get this question a lot...

The immune system protects the body from foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins. However, the immune system struggles to defend the body against cancer –...

Asbestos was an over-used mineral in the 20th century. It is found throughout family homes – even home appliances – built before the 1980s due to its heat-resistant and...

Mesothelioma is an extremely rare and aggressive cancer. Like all types of cancers, if it is not treated timely, the cancer can spread and overtake different parts of the body. An...