According to the American Cancer Society, 80% of mesothelioma cases are caused by known exposure to asbestos. Studies have shown that radiation treatment for other cancers or certain genetic markers may increase the risk of developing mesothelioma. However, asbestos remains the only proven cause of the disease. What is theRead More →
During the final stages of pleural mesothelioma, the cancer has spread to distant organs. Symptoms at this stage may include shortness of breath (dyspnea), painful coughing, pain and tightness in the chest and severe weight loss. What are the four stages of mesothelioma and what are pleural mesothelioma stages? TheRead More →
Although there is no cure for mesothelioma, if the disease is caught in its early stages, treatment options and outcomes do improve. However, because the time between first exposure to asbestos and diagnosis of mesothelioma is usually between 20 and 50 years, the disease is usually detected when it isRead More →