The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denies a Disability Compensation claim, they always include a blurb that throws veterans for a loop. It goes like...

Three years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made a major announcement: A new therapy was approved as a Humanitarian Use Device for malignant mesothelioma. This...

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral found in the earth’s soil. The mineral was frequently used in the military, construction work and many other industries in the United...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does a few frustrating things as part of the VA claims process for veterans affected by service-related disabilities, such as...

At its peak, chrysotile asbestos composed 99% of the world asbestos production. Traces of the hazardous mineral can be detected in the most common materials from cement to rubber...

Asbestos was a frequently used mineral in many occupations and structures as recently as the 1990s. One of the most common places to find asbestos is in the home – specifically...

“I don’t understand what this means.” I’ve heard this a thousand times. In fact, if I had a nickel for every time a veteran or a family member said to me, “I just got...

A recent study shows any type of surgery combined with hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) results in improved disease-free intervals and overall survival rates for...

Two years ago, William Trokey came to Mesothelioma Guide needing help. The latest development in his case is proof he came to the right mesothelioma patient advocacy...

Treatment for mesothelioma can stop tumor growth or even kill tumors and show a clean bill of health on imaging scans. The issue is keeping the clean bill of health once treatment...