Asbestos was commonly used in the military because of its fire-resistant and durable qualities. Asbestos was most heavily used in the military between the…| MAA Center
What is a Mesothelioma Trust Fund? If an asbestos company or manufacturer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection they will create an asbestos trust…| MAA Center
A New York State judge has ordered Johnson & Johnson pay a mesothelioma victim $120 million in damages. The woman developed pleural mesothelioma after…| MAA Center
Testicular mesothelioma develops in the membrane that lines the testicles, the tunica vaginalis. It is the rarest form of mesothelioma, with only about 100…| MAA Center
Common mesothelioma symptoms include chest pain, abdominal pain, coughing and difficulty breathing. Signs of mesothelioma cancer will vary based on the type, stage and…| MAA Center
Mesothelioma claims can provide financial compensation to patients and their loved ones. Compensation helps with lost income, treatment bills and other associated costs. The…| MAA Center
Asbestos companies thrived throughout the mid-1900s into the early 1970s as the mineral was used widely throughout over 3,000 different products. Asbestos manufacturers continued…| MAA Center
Mesothelioma misdiagnosis is a rather common occurrence. Since each case of the rare asbestos cancer is unique, it can be extremely challenging to recognize…| MAA Center
Imaging scans are crucial to diagnosing mesothelioma. Learn more about how mesothelioma X-rays, CT scans, PET scans and MRIs are used for diagnosis.| MAA Center
What is Peritoneal Mesothelioma? Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that forms in the abdomen. It is also known as abdominal…| MAA Center
Pericardial mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of the disease, accounting for only 1 – 2% of all mesothelioma diagnoses. Pericardial mesothelioma originates in the…| MAA Center
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. It attacks the protective layers covering the lungs, heart, and other organs.| MAA Center
All forms of asbestos have been classified as carcinogenic to humans by numerous organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International…| MAA Center
Prognosis refers to how a disease will progress, taking patient survival into account. This differs from survival rate in that it looks at disease…| MAA Center