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5 Things to Know About Mesothelioma Life Expectancy
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 2/7/2018
After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, for many the biggest question is: “How long will I survive?” Unfortunately, determining mesothelioma life expectancy is a complicated question that can vary widely between patients for a number of individual factors.
How a Breath Test Can Detect Mesothelioma in Earlier Stages
- Author: Jillian McKee
- Date: 1/3/2018
One of the known challenges of effectively treating mesothelioma is the difficulty in properly diagnosing the rare cancer in its early stages. The long latency period after asbestos exposure coupled with nonspecific symptoms often lead to misdiagnosis until the mesothelioma has become more advanced.
Most Inspirational Mesothelioma Stories for 2018
- Author: Staff
- Date: 12/29/2017
While a lot of people are looking back at the impact of asbestos and mesothelioma over the past year, we at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance wanted to take a look ahead and shed some light on what we think will be some of the most inspirational stories to follow in the upcoming year.
The Rise of Mesothelioma in Young Adults
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 12/21/2017
Mesothelioma has long been viewed as an old man’s disease. For many years, the typical patient would be a senior male, with the majority of new cases occurring in those 55 and older. But in more recent years, the health impacts of asbestos have started to become increasingly apparent in younger generations. Secondhand exposure to asbestos, as well as exposure through DIY home projects, have become bigger concerns in the community.
Talcum Powder Lawsuits: How Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Harms People
- Author: Jackie Clark
- Date: 11/22/2017
Talcum powder lawsuits have been a hot topic lately, especially as new documents reveal that Johnson & Johnson, a defendant in many of these cases, may have been aware of the toxic contaminants in their products all along. Court documents revealed that the company explicitly trained their employees to always reassure any concerned consumers that the products never contained any asbestos, despite knowing for decades that their talc had been contaminated.
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Reflecting on September’s Mesothelioma Awareness Events and My Biannual Checkup
- Author: Heather Von St. James
- Date: 10/24/2017
September always proves to be a busy month for me, and this year was certainly no different! As much as I try to pace myself, it always seems as though all the things happen at once. September is usually busy for one important reason: Mesothelioma Awareness Day.
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder When You Have Cancer
- Author: David Haas
- Date: 10/11/2017
While many rejoice in the change of season, watching the leaves fall and feeling the air grow colder, some Americans instead begin to feel moody and fatigued. As summer changes to fall and continues to progress to winter, some individuals may get the sense that they are in a seasonal funk or have “the winter blues,” when they may actually suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Join The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance in ADAO’s #ENDMeso Tweetchat
- Author: Jackie Clark
- Date: 9/25/2017
Mesothelioma Awareness Day is almost here! Each year on September 26th, survivors, advocates, patients and their loved ones, experts and various organizations come together to bring awareness to mesothelioma and the mineral that causes it. Just like in years past, the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance will be participating in the #ENDMeso tweetchat hosted by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) on Mesothelioma Awareness Day.
Champion for Mesothelioma: CURE Magazine Profiles 11-Year Survivor
- Author: MCA Warrior Stories
- Date: 9/6/2017
Advocate and 11-year mesothelioma survivor Heather Von St. James has had a lot of great opportunities to tell her story and raise awareness for mesothelioma and asbestos. Through blogs, opinion pieces, collaborations with organizations like Greenpeace, and even in-person meetings with members of Congress, she has truly made such a difference in the community.
Scientists Discover Possible Genetic Link for Mesothelioma in Young Adults
- Author: Jackie Clark
- Date: 7/20/2017
The link between a cancer diagnosis and one’s genetics has been an important aspect of research for years. Many think of the link in terms of hereditary cases, that is if a type of cancer runs in the family because of a certain gene mutation. But the role of genetics in cancer goes far beyond deciding a person’s inherited risk.
