If you or a loved one develops mesothelioma, it’s likely due to asbestos exposure. Tiny particles get trapped in your body after they’re inhaled, and cancer is just one possible issue that can develop in the future. This is an often fatal type of cancer, so it’s...
By now, it’s pretty clear that asbestos is bad for you. There’s literally no “safe” level of exposure to the material, which is why its use was largely eliminated from commercial products in the United States and strictly regulated where it can still be used. It may...
When you examine those who are suffering from asbestos-related mesothelioma, you find that many of them are elderly or at least older individuals. This can lead you to believe that more advanced age means you face greater risks. But is this actually true? A delay The...
Decades ago, a dangerous relationship between asbestos and mesothelioma was uncovered. Even with vast amounts of research devoted to this deadly disease, there is still much our medical professionals do not know. While the concentration and duration of exposure to...
If you have an asbestos-related lung disease, you will likely feel it more than ever as the nights draw in and the air temperatures drop. Our immune systems often take a hit at this time of year and leave us more susceptible to colds, flu and other illnesses. If your...
People who have mesothelioma often face a very difficult road. They have to rely on harsh drugs that suppress the immune system to try to slow the spread of the disease. Typically, a person who is diagnosed with this aggressive cancer has a prognosis of 12 to 15...
Millions of American workers in manufacturing plants and mills have been exposed to asbestos over several decades. Textile workers were among those who regularly swallowed or inhaled the toxic substance. A new study by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and...
Asbestos was once commonly used in all sorts of products and buildings. However, with government acknowledgment of the risks asbestos carried for the workers exposed to it came increasingly strict restrictions on worker exposure. According to the Occupational Safety...
Asbestos was once widely used in this country, especially in manufacturing, steel mills and other types of industrial settings. Over the years, a lot of blue collar workers have contracted mesothelioma and other medical conditions associated with asbestos exposure on...
Individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have been very limited on the possible treatments they’ll undergo. In Oct. 2020, the Food and Drug Administration added one more possible treatment option to the approved list. It gave the green light for a...
