A prognosis is a medical opinion as to the likely course and outcome of a disease. Factors that affect the prognosis for mesothelioma include the tumor size, the amount of fluid in the chest or abdomen, and whether the tumor can be completely removed. The doctor will also consider statistics from hundreds or thousands of [...]

Staging is the process used to determine whether cancer has spread, and if so, how far it has spread. There are five mesothelioma stages (stages I-IV and recurrent cancer). The stages of mesothelioma can be classified as localized, advanced, or recurrent. Stage I refers to localized mesothelioma (meaning the cancer has not yet spread to [...]

When cancer begins in the membrane that surrounds the lungs, mesothelioma symptoms may include shortness of breath and pain in the chest or under the ribcage. If the cancer starts in the mesothelial tissue covering the organs in the abdominal cavity, symptoms such as weight loss and abdominal pain may develop. Sometimes, signs and symptoms [...]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $895,000 to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) for the assessment of brownfields in the county. Brownfields are lands that are domant and unused because of actually or suspected environmental contamination. The properties remain idle because investors are afraid to commit to the cost and uncertainties involved in [...]

For some people with mesothelioma, pain can result from the tumor itself or from treatment for the disease. In most cases of mesothelioma, pain can be relieved using medications, alternative treatments (such as acupressure), or both. Other options for controlling pain include radiation therapy and a nerve block.
Mesothelioma Pain: An Introduction
People with mesothelioma may experience [...]

For some patients with mesothelioma, surgery may be the best treatment option. Surgeries used to treat mesothelioma include wide local excision, extrapleural pneumonectomy, and pleurodesis. In some cases of mesothelioma, surgery may be followed with radiation therapy or chemotherapy to kill any remaining cancer cells.
An Overview of Mesothelioma Surgery
The following surgeries may be used for [...]

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer affecting the mesothelium, which is a membrane that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. In most cases, it begins in the pleura (the lining around the lungs) or peritoneum (the lining around the abdomen). The cancer is typically caused by asbestos exposure. A [...]

New Hampshire man gets 6 days jail time for asbestos violations
Paul Davis of Winchester, New Hampshire has been sentenced to a year in jail and a $3,000 fine for violating asbestos laws during an asbestos removal project. The judge suspended all but 6 days of the sentence.
Only a licensed asbestos abatement contractor can perform asbestos [...]

People with mesothelioma may wish to try alternative treatments to supplement their standard treatment. Some patients have found that alternative treatments help ease stress or reduce side effects or symptoms. Types of alternative treatments for mesothelioma include acupuncture, massage therapy, herbal products, and meditation. Patients considering these options should talk to their healthcare provider to [...]

Will Mesothelioma risk in shipbreaking decline?
We recently reported that international meetings were going on to discuss how to decrease the health and environmental risks associated with shipbreaking. Because of the large quantities of asbestos that were used on many older ships, malignant mesothelioma is a serious risk.
Sixty-three countries have now adopted a U.N. convention, drafted [...]