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UPDATE (03/18/2024): The EPA banned chrysotile asbestos in the United States. The ban prevents the import, manufacturing, production, sale, distribution and use of chrysotile...

Any time you find asbestos in your home or believe asbestos might be hiding in floor tiles or drywall joint compound mixture, you should call a professional to assess the area....

Mesothelioma Guide is a useful resource for patients with mesothelioma and their loved ones. We create and provide easy-to-understand information on the mesothelioma diagnostic...

A novel type of cancer cell and gene therapy performed well in a phase 1 clinical trial that consisted of patients with mesothelioma. The therapy, called gavocabtagene autoleucel,...

The U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll 2023-2024 has been published and includes several mesothelioma cancer centers.  Hundreds of hospitals around the...

For the second time, Johnson & Johnson’s effort to avoid facing talc and asbestos lawsuits in the courtroom was denied – putting the company in a tenuous position as it...

UPDATE (03/18/2024): The EPA banned chrysotile asbestos in the United States. The ban prevents the import, manufacturing, production, sale, distribution and use of chrysotile...

Receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma can be an overwhelming experience, and the thought of starting chemotherapy can add to the anxiety and stress. However, it is important to...

Update (07/20/2023): This lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson led to a $18.8 million verdict for the victim, who has pericardial mesothelioma. The six-week trial was the first...

A unanimous decision from a Los Angeles County Superior Court jury led to a massive win of $107 million for the family of a mesothelioma victim.  According to the website...