September 26 may just be another day on the calendar, another day to go about one's business, but it also marks something special. It is a day dedicated to bringing awareness to mesothelioma and the devastating effects it has on those who suffer from it. Sadly,...
The once widespread use of asbestos has left generations at risk for developing a fatal cancer. Every year, around 3,000 people learn that they have this deadly disease called mesothelioma. This is not just a problem of the past, either. Degrading asbestos is a source...
As medical technology continues to grow and advance, researchers in Ohio and across the nation are constantly seeking out new ways to treat serious health conditions. Recent reports of a new type of cancer treatment that helps combat tumors could provide hope to those...
It does not matter whether the patient is from Ohio or some other state, receiving a cancer diagnosis is devastating. For those who receive a diagnosis of a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma, the aftermath can be even worse since there is no cure and the...
Medical researchers spend their time searching for cures and treatments for debilitating and deadly illnesses. One of those medical conditions is mesothelioma. Ohio residents who either suffer from this rare form of cancer or fear asbestos exposure could cause them to...
Researchers continue to explore treatments for rare illnesses in order to extend patients' lives or cure them. One of those illnesses is peritoneal mesothelioma, which has no cure. However, treatments can make individuals suffering from it more comfortable or extend...
Someone exposed to asbestos could live for decades without any repercussions. Then one day, it all changes. After a visit to the doctor, an Ohio resident could receive the diagnosis they hoped would never come -- mesothelioma. More than likely, the doctor will give...
Those who suffer from or have a loved one battling mesothelioma know that a fast diagnosis can be the key to a successful treatment plan. A recent study questions the accuracy of a medical procedure used to aid in diagnosis.Oncologists use video-assisted thoracic...
It cannot be easy for an Ohio resident to receive news that he or she suffers from an incurable cancer most likely caused by breathing in asbestos while at work several decades ago. Mesothelioma has no cure, but researchers continue to work on treatments that may...
Most doctors here in Ohio and elsewhere would have no reason to suspect that an individual suffered exposure to asbestos at some point in the past. Even so, this piece of information is vital in order to help explain certain symptoms as they arise, such as a shortness...
