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After a mesothelioma diagnosis, victims and family members usually have many questions. Most go about seeking information about the disease, its cause, treatment options, and more. Here are some facts about asbestos and mesothelioma that you should know: Types of mesothelioma: The most common type of mesothelioma affects the outer lining of the lungs (pleural […]

Few people in South Carolina may be able to imagine a life without motor vehicles. People use their cars for commuting to work, traveling for entertainment and much, much more. Although for some people driving and riding in vehicles is just another fixture of daily life, those who work and perform routine maintenance on those […]

The use of asbestos in new products might be limited, but that does not protect people from either current or past usage. Older buildings — or at least those that were built several decades ago — are a common source of asbestos exposure, including places like post offices, churches, hospitals, barbershops and movie theaters. Since […]

By Ken Wilson It’s not often that we get to report new treatments for mesothelioma. While we do see a lot of clinical trials, the standard treatment plan for malignant pleural mesothelioma has been relatively unchanged for many years. Most patients go through surgery (if they are able to), radiation and chemotherapy. It can be […]