Mesothelioma Resource Center

07/04/2020

06/25/2020

Veterans all over the United States are being misdiagnosed as having pneumonia during the pandemic instead of receiving the accurate diagnosis of mesothelioma. Receiving an incorrect diagnosis could have fatal consequences as a treatment for mesothelioma needs to be immediate. Around a third of all Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma, each year are Veterans of the US Navy.

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During the pandemic, many veterans are receiving an inaccurate diagnosis of having pneumonia instead of the correct cause as mesothelioma.

06/08/2020

Symptoms of mesothelioma can be confused with a host of other conditions. People may experience symptoms of mesothelioma similar to the flu, such as fever, sore throat, chest pain, nausea, and cough. Other signs of mesothelioma may include excessive sweating, weight loss, and shortness of breath. This is why it is important to also be aware of increased exposure risks.

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05/12/2020

A preliminary study shows that those with mesothelioma have an increased risk of fatal complications if the patient contracts COVID-19. Due to this, there will be almost 34,000 more deaths.

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A new study in London is analyizing the impact of coronavirus mesothelioma patients and the death rate after contracting the virus.

04/20/2020

There are almost 60,000 insulation workers in the United States. However, many are being exposed to the dangerous carcinogen, asbestos. These hard workers regularly come in contact with the deadly material, and now are receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis.

http://mblynchfirm.com/2020/04/20/insulation-workers-asbestos-on-the-rise/

Insulation workers absestos are on the rise. The CDC study followed thousands of workers and discovered this industry is plagued with mesothelioma.

04/03/2020

COVID-19 is a danger to millions of Americans. This is especially true with those with mesothelioma since a majority are being treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other treatments. These can compromise the immune system.

http://mblynchfirm.com/2020/04/03/mesothelioma-and-covid-19-complications/

COVID-19 is a danger to millions of Americans especially true with those with mesothelioma. Follow these recommendations to stay safe.

03/16/2020

A little known complication of pleural mesothelioma is brain metastasis. A 2017 study from the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that it is rare, but it happens. Normally, tumors may cover most of the tissue in the chest cavity before spreading to distant parts of the body.

http://mblynchfirm.com/2020/03/16/mesothelioma-can-spread-to-the-brain/

It is rare but people who develop mesothelioma could have it spread and metastasize to the brain.

03/03/2020

Many people think that asbestos is only in buildings and commercial products. However, many businesses are cutting costs in products by using asbestos in them. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) just found asbestos in children's talc-based eye shadow.

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A popular online retailer is under fire when a report found asbestos in children's play makeup sold through their website and Amazon.

02/14/2020

May it be filled with those you love.

01/31/2020

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City has started a new clinical trial studying pleural mesothelioma. Researchers are studying the effectiveness of an immunotherapy and chemotherapy combination prior to aggressive surgery.

http://mblynchfirm.com/2020/01/31/new-pleural-mesothelioma-trial/

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City has started a new clinical trial studying pleural mesothelioma. Researchers are studying the effectivene

01/10/2020

A large percentage of those with a mesothelioma diagnosis have either this deadly cancer either in the pleura or peritoneum. However, there are many patients that have both pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. This is rare, yet this dual diagnosis leads to extreme limitations.

http://mblynchfirm.com/2020/01/10/contracting-both-pleural-and-peritoneal-mesothelioma/

A large percentage of those with a mesothelioma diagnosis have either this deadly cancer either in the pleura or peritoneum. However, there are many patients th

01/01/2020

Here’s wishing you all the joy of the season. Have a Happy New Year 2020!

12/25/2019

Happy Holidays!

12/16/2019

The Pacific Mesothelioma Center has dedicated itself to providing innovative research to treating mesothelioma. This year to fundraise, the center will have an event called "unMASKing the Cure for Cancer" gala. At this event, masks that have been decorated by celebrities will be auctioned off to raise money for mesothelioma research.

http://mblynchfirm.com/2019/12/16/celebrities-join-the-fight-against-mesothelioma/

The Pacific Mesothelioma Center has dedicated itself to providing innovative research to treating mesothelioma. This year to fundraise, the center will have an

11/28/2019

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/22/2019

Researchers tested a purchased sample of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder. It tested positive for chrysotile asbestos. A California woman is fighting back, saying this product caused her malignant mesothelioma.

http://mblynchfirm.com/2019/11/22/48-year-old-woman-blames-baby-powder-for-mesothelioma/

Researchers tested a purchased sample of Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder. It tested positive for chrysotile asbestos. A California woman is fighting back,

11/11/2019

Thank you, Veterans!