While recent clinical trials and research studies have made great advancements in understanding mesothelioma cancer, very few treatment options have been established for patients searching for a cure.
One form of treatment that has had recent success in prolonging the mesothelioma life expectancy of patients is hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), a treatment that is still in [...]

The use of asbestos-containing materials within power plants was a common occurrence throughout much of the 20th century. Before the 1980s, the insulating and fireproofing capability of asbestos is what made the mineral an ideal substance to use in a variety of ways.
Areas within power plants that may have contained these hazardous materials included floors, [...]