Talcum Powder Can Cause Mesothelioma New Study Shows
A prestigious medical journal has published the strongest evidence yet that asbestos-tainted talcum powder can cause mesothelioma. The new article…
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Mesothelioma Among Construction Workers in Southern Italy
New research in Southern Italy highlights the global problem of mesothelioma among construction workers. The research comes from occupational medicine… -
Risk for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Keeps Rising Decades After Exposure
Pleural mesothelioma risk may level off over several decades, but the risk for peritoneal mesothelioma never goes down. That is… -
Mesothelioma Risk From Home Renovation in The Spotlight
The case of an Australian man is highlighting the mesothelioma risk from home renovation when asbestos is present. Forty-two year… -
Asbestos | Diagnosis | Prevention | Scans
Low-Dose CT Screening May Delay Mesothelioma Deaths
The results of a long-term national study suggest that low-dose CT screening might prevent – or at least delay –… -
Study Highlights Link Between Mesothelioma Incidence and Ovarian Cancer
New research shows ovarian cancer rates are highest in states with the highest mesothelioma incidence. Researchers say it is because… -
Radiation Exposure Alone Unlikely to Cause Mesothelioma
A new study finds that low-dose occupational radiation exposure is unlikely to cause mesothelioma by itself. Instead, the study confirms… -
Evaluating Mesothelioma Symptoms: New Tool Makes it Easier
Evaluating mesothelioma symptoms is an important step in planning treatment for asbestos cancer. But researchers at a top US cancer… -
Asbestos | Biomarkers | Biopsy | Diagnosis | Europe | International | Scans
Exposed to Asbestos? Lung Fluid Test May Waste Valuable Time
If you have been exposed to asbestos and your doctor sees a mesothelioma tumor on your CT scan, it may… -
Flaxseed Compound May Help Prevent Malignant Mesothelioma and Asbestosis
There is new evidence that a compound found in flaxseeds may help prevent malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The…
