Lung Cancer and Spring: Tips Patients Can Use
Spring — with all the flowers, buds on the trees, new grass and overall warming temperatures — can be a delight. However, all of those things are allergens that can also make living with lung cancer and other lung disorders even more difficult. If you have lung cancer, knowing how to adjust your habits around […]
Surgery and Clinical Trials Are Improving the Lives of Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma is one of the most serious types of cancer, but advances in medicine are improving the quality of life for patients. If you have mesothelioma or your loved one is a mesothelioma patient, it’s important to understand as much as you can about your treatment options. Surgery Is Often The First Line of Defense […]
Could Asbestos in the Soil Be a Problem?
Trying to keep asbestos from becoming airborne when it’s being disposed of is a huge concern. The Environmental Protection Agency approved burying discarded asbestos materials beneath the ground because it was thought that this was a safe method for containing the fibers. A recent paper published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters casts major doubt […]
Asbestos Removal Can Put Other Groups at Exposure Risk
Not everything that exists in nature is safe, although many people use the words natural and safe interchangeably. There are plenty of natural substances that are poisonous, while others could cause cancer. Asbestos is a perfect example. There are deposits of this mineral all over the Earth, often in close proximity to other minerals, like […]
What Products Most Often Contain Asbestos?
While asbestos is still imported and used in some products in the United States, it’s not nearly as common as it once was. This, naturally, is because the severe health risks were discovered and production of many of these products was made illegal. However, especially in the case of old homes and businesses, this certainly […]
How Do You Get Compensation From a Mesothelioma Trust?
Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that is linked to asbestos exposure. It may cause trouble breathing, chest pain, shortness of breath, a chronic cough, fatigue and other symptoms. Most people who develop mesothelioma were exposed on the job or by living in a building where asbestos was released during renovations. These aren’t the only ways […]
Who Has the Right to File a Mesothelioma Wrongful Death Claim?
Mesothelioma is a devastating form of cancer. It can take decades to develop symptoms and can then progress within just a few years to completely destroy someone’s house. Although modern medicine has made incredible advances in the treatment options available for many different kinds of cancer, a true cure for mesothelioma remains elusive. It is […]
3 Steps Employers Can Take To Reduce Risk of Asbestos Exposure
It was not uncommon for asbestos to be used in production and construction during the 1970’s. Sadly, research after this date has shown the substance to be extremely toxic and dangerous to humans. As a result, the use of asbestos has now been strictly limited. However, not all environments have managed to completely dispose of […]
What Can Cause Secondary Asbestos Exposure?
Workers in many occupations worry about the dangers of deadly asbestos exposure. From construction work and home renovations to factory work and shipyards, some occupations are more at risk than others. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure is not only limited to the workers themselves. A worker who comes in direct contact with hazardous material experiences primary exposure. […]
Where Might Asbestos Be Found in the Home?
It has been known for a significant period of time that asbestos poses a threat to the well-being of individuals who have been exposed. Sadly, exposure to the product can result in mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer. Nevertheless, asbestos has been used in the building of many properties, both business-related and residential. Though the […]
