People diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure in San Diego can pursue compensation with the help of qualified asbestos attorneys. Our Patient Advocates can help connect families affected ...

30% of Patients Wait too Long to File Act Now. File Your Asbestos Claim Today. Kaiser Aluminum filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2002 as the company faced mounting mesothelioma lawsuits. When the ...

Mesothelioma caregivers can be family members or friends of the patient. As the primary support for someone with mesothelioma, they often manage their loved one's daily medical, physical and emotional ...

Mesothelioma is very rare in children and young adults. The cancer usually develops decades after exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma cases in young people account for 2% to 5% of all diagnoses. Learn ...

Before you commit to a mesothelioma clinical trial, you need to know why your team recommends it and how it compares to your standard-of-care options. Asking detailed, specific questions when you sit ...

Doctors typically start the mesothelioma diagnostic process with a physical exam and imaging tests, then they run blood work and fluid analysis. Still, only a biopsy accurately confirms mesothelioma ...

Dr. Raja Flores shares a personal connection to the September 11 attacks and discusses the long-term medical consequences for those exposed to carcinogens like asbestos and pulverized concrete. He ...

Mesothelioma isn't a type of lung cancer. They're two distinct diseases. Mesothelioma forms on the thin lining around the lungs, abdomen, heart and testes, the mesothelium. Lung cancer forms inside ...

A medical bill can arrive weeks after an appointment, leaving a family to figure out what they owe and how to pay it. Insurance can also stand between patients and the mesothelioma specialists they ...

Finishing mesothelioma treatment can feel like a major milestone. After surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or immunotherapy, many patients look forward to recovering and returning to a sense of normalcy ...

Asbestos flooring adhesive discovered during a renovation at a Virginia apartment building prompted abatement work that left at least one tenant unable to enter her home. Christine Bonavita, a ...

A mesothelioma clinical trial appointment is one of the most important conversations in a patient’s treatment journey. Knowing what to ask about eligibility, safety, costs and the right to withdraw ...