Cancer is the last diagnosis that anyone wants to receive from their doctor. However, there are thousands of new cases diagnosed in the United States every month. The type of cancer that someone has and the stage to which it progressed will influence what options they...
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J&J talc cases: Third Circuit dismissed LTL’s bankruptcy petition
In a surprising decision by the Third Circuit, the court dismissed LTL Management (LTL) 's petition to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The court stated that LTL failed to show good faith in its petition and that the entity was not in financial distress, as it had...
Asbestos exposure: Is asbestosis the same as mesothelioma?
Simply put, no. Although symptoms and prognosis are similar, asbestosis exposure and mesothelioma are two different health conditions. Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium that lines the lungs, abdomen or heart. It arises after years of decades of exposure to...
Why are mesothelioma-related deaths rising among women?
Mesothelioma is a frightening and aggressive cancer. It does not respond to many treatment methods and no cure is known. It has been discovered that mesothelioma is connected to asbestos exposure. In the past, men in high-risk jobs were most at risk of developing...
3 surprising things you might not know about asbestos
When you hear the word “asbestos,” what do you think? You probably know that it’s something that was used in buildings and is now considered to be extremely dangerous to those who’ve come in contact with it. You might be familiar with the fact that many people who...
Carcinogen exposure for Seattle-area Boening plant workers still too high
More than 40 years after concerns were raised that employees of Boeing's Everett plant suffered an elevated risk of cancer and birth defects in their children, the airline giant still has not taken sufficient action to end the threat. Exposure standards that Boening...
Mesothelioma and mental health
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is critically important that you be proactive about safeguarding your mental health. This kind of diagnosis can be tough to process. If you don’t seek assistance and/or employ proactive mental health strategies, you...
How much is my asbestos claim worth?
If you are exposed to asbestos for a duration of time, you may develop a rare yet aggressive form of cancer known as mesothelioma at some point in life. If this happens to you or someone you love, you may be eligible for financial restitution through a mesothelioma...
Does Roundup get into the water system?
Roundup is a weed killer, and it is widely used due to the fact that it is quite effective. It is never supposed to be used on edible foods or plants, however. This is because it is unhealthy for someone to ingest glyphosate, which is the active ingredient and the...
4 questions to ask your doctor after a mesothelioma diagnosis
Any kind of serious medical diagnosis is going to be a shock, but that’s especially true when you’re faced with something like mesothelioma, which can be treated but not totally cured. When you’re trying to absorb a lot of emotions at once, it helps to have answers...