COVID-19, The NCAA, and College Football—Where Do We Draw the Line?
March Madness was canceled, and after preseason practices have led to COVID-19 outbreaks among players and staff, college football’s 2020 season is on the line. Such is the way of things in mid-pandemic America. Life as we used to know it has been put on pause—but are our institutions, specifically schools, doing enough to keep people safe? It’s no secret football is a huge moneymaker for the...
What is the Most Effective Way to Fight Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma has several treatments. The type of treatment you receive will depend on your cancer’s stage, your age, your overall health, and more. Below, we discuss the three main ways to fight mesothelioma and which one may be the most effective for you. #1. Surgery Surgery is arguably the most effective treatment for early-stage mesothelioma. This is because it’s one of the only ways to...
What Are the Chances of Mesothelioma Remission?
Remission refers to when the symptoms of cancer are reduced. Remission can be partial or complete. Complete remission, however, does not mean the cancer is cured. Rather, it means that all signs of the cancer have disappeared for the time being while some cancer cells are still present in the body. The chances of remission vary depending on several factors, including the type and stage of the...
What Mesothelioma Patients May Expect During Treatment
Mesothelioma is a rare but dangerous form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma is particularly dangerous due to its long latency period. This latency period means that someone who experienced asbestos exposure may not present symptoms of mesothelioma under decades later—making treatment for the disease much more difficult. Learn what mesothelioma patients may expect during...
Are There Any New Treatments for Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of lung cancer that often develops after exposure to asbestos. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma patients have an average life expectancy of 6 to 18 months. Given the seriousness of the disease, mesothelioma patients may wonder whether there are any new, experimental treatments that may benefit them when surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation are not successful. Below,...
What Are the Side Effects of Mesothelioma Treatments?
There are several treatment options available for mesothelioma patients, depending on the severity and progression of the disease. The three main treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Below, we discuss the possible side effects of these three treatments. Surgery Patients with malignant mesothelioma may undergo a surgical procedure called an extrapleural pneumonectomy....
Who is More Likely to Become Exposed to Asbestos?
Mesothelioma is a rare yet aggressive form of lung cancer that often develops after exposure to the toxic substance asbestos. Certain individuals are more likely to be exposed to asbestos than others. Below, we discuss who these individuals are and what you can do if you developed mesothelioma after asbestos exposure. Where is Asbestos Found? Asbestos is located all over the world and has been...
Pleural vs. Peritoneal Mesothelioma
There are several different types of mesothelioma: pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and testicular. Below, we discuss two of the most common types of mesothelioma—pleural and peritoneal. What is Pleural Mesothelioma? Pleural mesothelioma affects the lungs and is the most common form of the disease. Approximately 75% of mesothelioma patients have pleural mesothelioma. This form of mesothelioma...