Gender Differences in Men versus Women with Mesothelioma
Asbestos is toxic and cancer-causing for human beings. Asbestos causes mesothelioma and other asbestos related diseases. Asbestos-related diseases affect men…
Mesothelioma Clinical Trials: Are Minorities Underrepresented?
The results of a new study from Harvard and Dana Farber Cancer Institute raise the question of whether ethnic minorities…
Asbestos | Asia | International | Statistics
Asbestos Bans Not a Quick Fix for Rising Mesothelioma Incidence
A new study is further evidence that asbestos bans are not a quick fix for the global problem of malignant…
One in Three Mesothelioma Deaths Go Unreported in Brazil
Brazil has a history of underreporting mesothelioma deaths and the trend is not improving. That is the word from Brazilian…
How Long Does Mesothelioma Risk Last After Asbestos Exposure?
If you experienced asbestos exposure more than 30 years ago and you have not developed mesothelioma, your risk for the…
Annual Report on Cancer Death Rates: Good and Bad News for Mesothelioma Patients
The latest report on cancer death rates in the US is both good and bad news for people with malignant…
Asbestos | Asia | International | Statistics
South Korean Mesothelioma Rates Still Rising Decades After Asbestos Ban
A new report out of South Korea is proof that it can take many years for mesothelioma rates to decline…
Asbestos | New Studies | Occupations | Research | Statistics
Atomic Military Veterans Faced Higher Risk From Asbestos Than Radiation
A study published in a US medical journal shows atomic military veterans faced a higher risk from asbestos exposure during…
Europe | International | New Studies | Research | Statistics
Risk of Mesothelioma in Women May be Underestimated
An international team of occupational health experts says science has done a “profound disservice” by underestimating the risk of mesothelioma…
Treatment Advances Fail to Improve Mesothelioma Survival Trends
A new report shows mesothelioma survival trends have remained steady for decades, despite new drugs, new surgery techniques, and the…