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Mesothelioma is one of the most dangerous diseases of today. Caused by exposure to asbestos, it is incurable. The ailment was long thought to primarily affect men older than 60. However, asbestos exposure occurs on a global scale, and scientists are seeing a rise in cases amongst young women. Asbestos exposure can occur through naturally » Read More

One of the primary difficulties cancer research has faced in the United States and across the globe is the reluctance (or in some cases, inability) of researchers to freely share their data with one another. This issue has not only caused the advancement of cancer research to advance more slowly in many areas, but in » Read More

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. Like other types of cancers, it begins as a tumor in one area of the body that metastasizes, or grows, reaching other areas of the body. As mesothelioma grows and moves through a patient’s body, it becomes more difficult to treat, and the patient’s life expectancy and treatment options » Read More

When you think of occupations that put workers at risk of developing mesothelioma via asbestos exposure, you probably think of occupations in the construction and manufacturing fields. Although individuals in these fields are often exposed to asbestos at work, they are not the only ones. Individuals in many other fields, including some “softer” fields like » Read More