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...
We Know Mesothelioma
Month: October 2020
New drug combination approved for mesothelioma
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...
Do children have a higher risk for asbestos exposure?
Exposure to asbestos can lead to numerous dangerous conditions. Inhalation or ingestion of the fibers can result in mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis or other deadly diseases. While instances of mesothelioma were first thought to be tied directly to occupational...
Can you taste asbestos?
Those who suspect they may have to work around asbestos -- such as a renovation company that is tearing tile out of an old bathroom -- often look for ways to identifying it. They want to know what the fibers look like, how they were used in certain products, what...