The earlier cancer is discovered, the greater the chances of successfully fighting it.  Advances in medicine are helping to put earlier detection within closer reach. 

Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that primarily affects the cells that line the lungs and peritoneum. Mesothelioma is often attributed to exposure to asbestos fibers through work sites or products containing asbestos. The delayed onset of symptoms, or latency period, can be as long as 20 years after exposure.

Mesothelioma may be considered a rare disease, but anyone whose life it has touched knows how devast

It is relatively common for multiple people in the same family to develop mesothelioma, leading some to believe there is a genetic link present. Let's take a look at the truth about mesothelioma, risk factors, and how genetics come into play. 

If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, surgery is one of the most standard treatment options.

Many of us associate asbestos with occupations such as construction and pipe-fitting. Over the decades, though, asbestos has been used in varying degrees in many other professions.

It’s hard enough when you or a loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma. It’s even harder when you’re diagnosed with a rare form of the disease.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority serves New York City’s seven million residents daily through its massive system of buses and subways. Over the course of the past decade, a total of 2,580 subway cars retired from the MTA have been submerged off the coasts of states such as Delaware and New Jersey, where they are being used to create artificial reefs.

Stretching from World War II until the late 1970’s, members of the U.S. military, particularly the naval branch, were among those most affected by asbestos exposure. This means that those who were on those ships during that time are at risk for developing mesothelioma, even decades later.