Former South African Asbestos Miners Face Higher Mortality, UCT Study Finds
A UCT study of 11,343 former South African asbestos miners found women had 17% higher mortality than expected. Lung function predicted survival.
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Peritoneal vs Pleural Mesothelioma: A 2026 Data Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma: incidence, survival, treatment, and immune response, with 2026 data.
MSK Study: Mesothelioma Rising in People Under 50, BAP1 Mutations a Key Factor
Memorial Sloan Kettering study of 273 younger patients finds BAP1 gene mutations, not just asbestos, drive mesothelioma in adults under 50.
$30B in Trust Funds: How Much Has Been Paid Out
Data analysis of 60+ asbestos trust funds: total payouts, payment percentages, average claim values, and how the system works.
Mesothelioma Survival Rates by Treatment Type
Survival rates for mesothelioma by treatment: surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, multimodal, and HIPEC. Data from SEER, NCI, and clinical trials.
Mesothelioma Rates by State: 2026 Rankings
Data analysis of mesothelioma rates across all 50 states, ranked by total cases and per capita rates. CDC data through 2022.
UK Has World's Highest Meso Rates
Britain records 2,700+ mesothelioma deaths annually, the highest rate globally. Here's what the UK experience teaches us about asbestos disease.
Canada Banned Asbestos, Cases Still Rise
Despite banning asbestos, Canada sees 472 mesothelioma deaths annually. Legacy asbestos in buildings and the disease's long latency explain the trend.
Mesothelioma Latency Period: 20-50 Years
Mesothelioma has a 20-50 year latency period between asbestos exposure and diagnosis. Learn why the gap exists and what it means for patients.
Stephen Jay Gould: The Median Isn't the Message
When Stephen Jay Gould was diagnosed with mesothelioma and given 8 months to live, he wrote an essay that still gives hope to patients.
Mesothelioma Statistics & Survival Rates
Comprehensive mesothelioma statistics including annual diagnoses, survival rates by stage, and demographic data from CDC, SEER, and NIH sources.
Asbestos Exposure Sites by State
4,extensive documented industrial asbestos exposure mapped by state. Illinois leads with 798, Alabama 505, Missouri 333. Search sites in your state.
Mesothelioma Life Expectancy: Data & Stats
Mesothelioma life expectancy averages 12-21 months. Early-stage patients with multimodal treatment can reach 32+ months.