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Asbestos is known to be the cause of several deadly cancers, including malignant mesothelioma. Recently, scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established a further link between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer. This new study using data from state cancer registries has demonstrated a correlation between asbestos and higher rates of ovarian » Read More

Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that attacks the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that lines body cavities. This disease is caused by exposure to asbestos, a fibrous material that becomes airborne as it breaks down into abrasive microscopic particles that become a carcinogenic irritant when inhaled or ingested. Mesothelioma is known to » Read More

Although asbestos has been outlawed in many products, like tiles and insulation, it is still legal to produce the substance in over 100 companies. Asbestos is still prevalent in many everyday products despite the hazardous claims. This is usually surprising to many people, since it is commonly believed that asbestos has already been banned. A » Read More

There is good news on the horizon for the development of mesothelioma treatment. The implementation of Tumor Treating Fields, a new cancer therapy, gives patients suffering from the aggressive cancer a chance to lengthen their survival. According to researchers, it is too soon to consider the treatment a breakthrough, but it looks promising. The treatment » Read More