Category Archives: Mesothelioma

Crocidolite is one of six different fibrous minerals or varieties of the human carcinogen known as asbestos. This naturally occurring mineral consists of long fibers that are immensely strong and flexible, and it offers the best heat resistance of all forms of asbestos. Thanks to these defining features, crocidolite, also called “blue asbestos,”  was widely  Continue Reading »

Finding the right individual or family doctor can be challenging, but add a unique condition such as mesothelioma, and the task can seem daunting. The good news is it doesn’t have to be. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you will find that the medical landscape is becoming increasingly lush  Continue Reading »

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, dubbed “CAM” by the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, refers to treatments that are not part of traditional medical practices.  Although the terms “complementary” and “alternative” are often used interchangeably, there are several significant differences between the two.   Complementary treatments are used along with conventional medicine—as  Continue Reading »

Know your treatment options for mesothelioma An average of 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year.  This rare form of cancer is caused by asbestos exposure and may be found in the pleura (the lining of the chest and lung), the peritoneum (abdomen), the pericardium (the cone-shaped sac of membrane that  Continue Reading »

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was signed into law by President Obama in March 2010. Nearly four years later, many people are still confused about how it works and how it will affect them. This is especially true of patients facing serious illnesses, such as mesothelioma and other cancers. Fortunately, the Patient  Continue Reading »