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New treatment offers hope for mesothelioma victims
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the combined use of two drugs as a primary treatment for mesothelioma that is inoperable. The FDA approved the combination of Opdivo with Yervoy as a primary treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma, or...
CARD sees no decline in patients with asbestos-related diseases
Asbestos is a mineral that used to be treasured for its durability and resistance to heat. Many older buildings still have asbestos-containing insulation around their pipes, for instance. The problem is that asbestos is a threat. Many workers in Illinois and across...
Mesothelioma risk in welders
Welding in Illinois and throughout the country involves working around intense heat using a rod often coated with asbestos. The coating is supposed to keep the rod from getting damaged by fire. However, the asbestos coating can lead to mesothelioma in workers....
Mesothelioma rates decline slightly over past decade
Mesothelioma is a serious concern for people in Illinois, especially those who previously worked with asbestos on the job. The rare cancer of the lining of the lungs or other major organs can develop years or decades after the initial exposure. Of course, mesothelioma...
Light therapy could help fight mesothelioma
In most cases, people in Illinois struggling with mesothelioma developed this rare, often deadly form of cancer due to contact with asbestos on the job. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and other organs. While it is caused by...
Asbestos exposure could trigger deadly mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a potentially deadly cancer that often is tied to exposure to asbestos particles and dust. Microscopic asbestos fibers can enter your lungs while you breathe and embed themselves in the tissue lining your lungs. Those embedded fibers can irritate your...
Mesothelioma, its types and its symptoms
Though the use of asbestos has been curbed here in the U.S., Illinois residents may be living or working where there are old building materials containing this mineral. Auto mechanics can be exposed to it, too, since it is still used in brake pads and lining, among...
Who should be liable for mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma in Illinois commonly gets diagnosed in thousands of people annually, but it could be prevented in many cases. Mesothelioma commonly occurs from asbestos exposure in the work place and from second-hand exposure from products with asbestos including talcum...
Risk factors for developing mesothelioma
Each year in Illinois, a number of people are diagnosed with mesothelioma. This rare type of cancer is caused by asbestos exposure, and most people who contract it are exposed to high levels of asbestos at their jobs. Understanding the risk factors for mesothelioma...
The causes and symptoms of asbestosis
Individuals living in Illinois should be aware of the symptoms of asbestosis, a disease resulting from prolonged exposure to asbestos. The symptoms of asbestosis can include cough, shortness of breath, weight loss, loss of appetite and chest pains. These symptoms...
