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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Upon learning of a mesothelioma diagnosis, most individuals and families begin the process of determining where the asbestos exposure occurred, usually with help from an attorney. Since mesothelioma is usually diagnosed decades after exposure to asbestos, this can sometimes be a challenge. […]

A common lament of families struggling with mesothelioma is the shortage of pharmaceutical solutions to the disease. A new study out of the University of Pennsylvania provides a rare ray of hope. The drug is Pembrolizumab, which goes by the trade name Keytruda. What is Pembrolizumab? Pembrolizumab is a cancer immunotherapy drug that has been successful […]

Asbestos exposure decades ago can lead to a mesothelioma diagnosis today. Although some people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma may immediately know where their exposure occurred, others may not. In some cases, 40 or 50 years may have passed between the time of exposure and the diagnosis. Individuals are encouraged to seek legal help even […]

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Individuals anywhere can develop mesothelioma, but there are certain regions with higher incidence rates. Let’s take a look at some of them. States High rates of mesothelioma in certain states are tied to asbestos exposure. States with a high incidence rate (1.43 to 1.65 cases […]