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The U.S. Social Security Administration recently added pericardial mesothelioma to its Compassionate Allowances list. The Compassionate Allowances program lets people diagnosed with specific conditions receive expedited approval of Social Security disability benefits. These patients do not have to go through the lengthy application and approval process. Often, their diagnosis is so dire that they potentially » Read More

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that attacks the membranes that line organs and body cavities. According to WebMD, an estimated three out of four mesothelioma cases involve the lungs and chest cavity versus anywhere else in the body. The most common form of mesothelioma is called pleural mesothelioma because it affects the pleura, which is » Read More

Since mesothelioma is a rare cancer, patients and their caregivers may not have access to as many resources as those suffering from more common ailments. A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating since most of these patients are given a short prognosis. However, the right kind of treatment and care can make a person with mesothelioma » Read More

A diagnosis of cancer remains a terrifying one, and more and more compounds are found to be cancerous. Governments in the United States and abroad have established oversight agencies to review potential carcinogens and set standards to prevent or minimize exposure to carcinogens. Yet, there may still be instances of people being exposed to carcinogens » Read More