Veterans Mesothelioma Misdiagnosed as Pneumonia During Pandemic
Veterans all over the United States are being misdiagnosed as having pneumonia during the pandemic instead of receiving the accurate diagnosis of mesothelioma. Receiving an incorrect diagnosis could have fatal consequences as a treatment for mesothelioma needs to be immediate. Around a third of all Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma, each year are Veterans of the US
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Mesothelioma Symptoms & Signs
Symptoms of mesothelioma can be confused with a host of other conditions. People may experience symptoms of mesothelioma similar to the flu, such as fever, sore throat, chest pain, nausea, and cough. Other signs of mesothelioma may include excessive sweating, weight loss, and shortness of breath. This is why it is important to also be
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Coronavirus Mesothelioma Impacts
A preliminary study shows that those with mesothelioma have an increased risk of fatal complications if the patient contracts COVID-19. Due to this, there will be almost 34,000 more deaths in those who have the cancer related to asbestos. About Mesothelioma When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers
Read MoreInsulation Workers Asbestos on the Rise
There are almost 60,000 insulation workers in the United States. However, many are being exposed to the dangerous carcinogen, asbestos. These hard workers regularly come in contact with the deadly material, and now are receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often
Read MoreMesothelioma and COVID-19 Complications
COVID-19 is a danger to millions of Americans. This is especially true with those with mesothelioma since a majority are being treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other treatments. These can compromise the immune system. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often came home with
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Mesothelioma Can Spread to the Brain
A little known complication of pleural mesothelioma is brain metastasis. A 2017 study from the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that it is rare, but it happens. Normally, tumors may cover most of the tissue in the chest cavity before spreading to distant parts of the body. About Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is cancer that
Read MoreAsbestos Found in Children's Makeup
Many people think that asbestos is only in buildings and commercial products. However, many businesses are cutting costs in products by using asbestos in them. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just found asbestos in children’s talc-based eye shadow. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often
Read MoreNew Pleural Mesothelioma Trial
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City has started a new clinical trial studying pleural mesothelioma. Researchers are studying the effectiveness of an immunotherapy and chemotherapy combination prior to aggressive surgery. About Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is cancer that develops in the cells that form the outer lining of the lungs and inner
Read MoreContracting Both Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma
A large percentage of those with a mesothelioma diagnosis have either this deadly cancer either in the pleura or peritoneum. However, there are many patients that have both pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. This is rare, yet this dual diagnosis leads to extreme limitations. About Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is cancer that develops in
Read MoreCelebrities Join the Fight Against Mesothelioma
The Pacific Mesothelioma Center has dedicated itself to providing innovative research to treating mesothelioma. This year to fundraise, the center will have an event called “unMASKing the Cure for Cancer” gala. At this event, masks that have been decorated by celebrities will be auctioned off to raise money for mesothelioma research. About Asbestos When the
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