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Family Helps Two-Time Mesothelioma Survivor Stay Strong

Randy Jarreau doesn’t spend much time thinking about mesothelioma. He has a life to live. After work on most days, his schedule typically includes his youngest son’s football practice,…

Avoid Post-Hospital Syndrome During Mesothelioma Treatment

When you have mesothelioma, it’s obvious that the more attention you get from your doctors, the better. But did you know that spending more time in a hospital bed can…

New Way to Get Curcumin into Tumors

Conventional mesothelioma treatments can improve quality and length of life, but they do not offer a cure for the disease. This leads some people to try complementary and alternative…

Does Human Breast Milk Kill Mesothelioma Cells?

While mesothelioma treatments can improve life for people with the disease, they do not offer a cure. This leads some patients to consider complementary and alternative medicine.

Asbestos in Australian Homes, Drinking Water a Concern

One could describe asbestos as an unrelenting monster. About 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos at the workplace each year, according to the World…

Air Quality Index: How It Affects People with Mesothelioma

Despite their “green” reputations, Portland and Seattle recently were named the dirtiest cities in the world. This was based solely on their exceptionally poor air quality at the…

Mesothelioma Community Shares Thoughts on David Sugarbaker Legacy

The mesothelioma community is mourning the loss of Dr. David Sugarbaker, a pioneer in the treatment and research of the rare asbestos-related cancer. Sugarbaker, who was the director…

Submitting the Correct Wording for Asbestos-Related VA Claims

In order to have an asbestos-related, military service-connected disability claim approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), a veteran must show they have a diagnosis the VA recognizes can…

Are Warning Labels Required on Asbestos Products?

Asbestos is not banned in the United States. Imported products from countries such as Russia and China may contain the toxic mineral, which is linked to serious diseases including…