The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

The coronavirus outbreak has had a massive ripple effect throughout the United States, and mesothelioma patients are caught in it. The spread and fear of COVID-19, which is one of...

Say the word “radiation” around pleural mesothelioma experts, and you’ll likely get a split in opinions. Some believe in the treatment’s benefit, while others feel the...

Mesothelioma can affect anyone no matter their race, gender, geography or type of employment. This statement is accurate because asbestos — the only known cause of mesothelioma...

A common question among mesothelioma patients, or even people just interested in learning about the cancer, revolves around levels of asbestos exposure. They ask, “How much...

If you’re a recently diagnosed mesothelioma patient, then you’re likely about to begin treatment. This cancer is aggressive, which means urgency is essential to defeating this...

Jodi was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma more than 20 years ago, on December 27, 1999. She was only 26 years old. Despite being diagnosed around the holidays, Jodi focuses on...

A new clinical trial could help many recently diagnosed pleural mesothelioma patients. The study, hosted by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, will combine...

A bill banning asbestos is one step closer to becoming law in the United States. Numerous websites, including Bloomberg Environment, reported that the House Energy and Commerce...

Experts continue exploring new treatment options for mesothelioma patients. Some ideas aren’t brand new but are tweaks to current forms of care. The recent rise of proton...

Mesothelioma survivor Alexis Kidd received her mesothelioma diagnosis in 2007, more than 16 years ago. So excuse her for not remembering everything about the months leading up to...