Asbestos exposure and cancer: 8 things to know
Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos. This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and is also known as the pleura.
But what is asbestos? How might you be exposed to it? And, is there anything you should do to lower your risk of developing asbestos-related cancers?
We spoke with Ernest Hawk, M.D., vice president and head...
Opportunistic infections: What cancer patients need to know
An opportunistic infection is one that a person with a healthy immune system is unlikely to get. It happens when bacteria or some other pathogen...