The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

Numerous studies show survival upticks in radiation before surgery for mesothelioma. A new study couldn’t find the same benefit in radiation after surgery. After analysis of...

After years of medical studies, we now know immunotherapy can help fight malignant mesothelioma — at least for some people. The challenge is figuring out who those “some...

“I’m going to have to teach my husband how to use the washing machine because he’s never used it before.” This quote, given by someone labeled “Donna”, is just one...

An emergency event in Austin, Texas, has raised alarms about asbestos exposure for firefighters. More than 100 firefighters in Austin, Texas, were likely exposed to asbestos in a...

Mesothelioma imaging scans help doctors diagnose the cancer and review the effectiveness of treatment. However, it’s a time-consuming process susceptible to human error. The...

Unsurprisingly, mesothelioma patients are overwhelmingly old and male. In fact, the average age when diagnosed is increasing. What might be a little surprising? The rates of...

Opdivo and Yervoy for mesothelioma is the immunotherapy combination receiving the crux of attention. Another pairing of mesothelioma immunotherapy, tremelimumab and durvalumab, is...

A California jury awarded a Vietnam veteran and mesothelioma victim $4.8 million due to talc asbestos exposure. While military asbestos exposure is the primary cause of veterans...

Palliative care is a wide-ranging medical term. It not only covers actual medical care but also quality of life concepts. What do mesothelioma patients need from their palliative...

Update: This blog was updated April 22, 2021 with the number states allowing medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, and medical CBD oil. This blog was originally published...