Medical experts understand cancer better now than they did a few decades ago. People know that certain behaviors increase their risk of developing specific kinds of cancer. Lung cancer, for example, has a strong correlation with smoking. Smokers face social stigma...
Month: May 2022
Children and asbestos: What you need to know
Typically, those who suffer from asbestos-related diseases are adults. That’s because in most cases, they are exposed to the fibers through their work. However, when children are exposed to asbestos, they’re more vulnerable to the effects than adults are. Whether...
How many people recover from mesothelioma?
If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, there are sometimes ways to treat it with chemotherapy or surgery, even if there is currently no cure. Like other types of cancer, there's no guarantee that these treatments will work, but you may have options. It's...