Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

After a California jury found 17 defendants liable for the death of Ulysses Collins, who died in 2005 from mesothelioma, a California appeals court has added the United States Navy to the list holding them responsible for a portion of the award.  Collins was exposed to asbestos and asbestos-containing products throughout his career as a …

Many people may not have been aware that Serpentine is California’s state rock, and soon enough it may not matter.  The California State Assembly Committee on Natural Resources  has approved a resolution to repeal the state rock because it contains asbestos, known to cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other diseases. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and …

While exercise has long been touted for its countless benefits, many people stop exercising once they are diagnosed with lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma and other lung diseases as their energy levels and strength begin to decline.  However, that is when they may need it most. According to Lee Jones, PhD, scientific director of the Duke …