People who are exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, even decades after the exposure. The seriousness of this condition and the cost of care means that victims will face many challenges as they navigate life with this disease. Victims might opt...
We Know Mesothelioma
Year: 2021
Do you need to worry about “legacy” asbestos?
Environmental asbestos exposure can occur in many different ways. Some people have secondary exposure because a family member works with asbestos. Others have direct exposure because of their jobs. Usually, job risk comes from actually working with asbestos. Vehicle...
Johnson & Johnson head back to court over asbestos-laced talc claims
Talcum powder, specifically talcum powder sold by Johnson & Johnson, has been in the news over the years for fear of contamination with the powerful carcinogen asbestos. Women sued the company stating that they developed ovarian cancer as a result of using the...
What age are most people diagnosed with mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma, as with other cancers, can happen to anyone at any age. If you believe you have it, do not use your age as an excuse to ignore it or neglect going to the doctor. Instead, go get a medical opinion so that you know where you stand. That said, statistics...
Why are classic cars a serious asbestos hazard?
People who have worked in the building and remodeling fields and those who have worked on ships and in shipyards are often considered most at risk of developing serious health conditions caused by asbestos exposure. However, asbestos was used in many products before...
How fast does mesothelioma grow?
The little bit of information commonly known about mesothelioma is contradictory. Most people know it is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer, but it also has a reputation for growing slowly. Those who have worked with asbestos or who love someone who worked in a...
Are remediation methods increasing asbestos exposure risk?
It’s common knowledge that asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer that is fatal. Some people think that the current remediation methods used and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency are safe; however, a recent study shows...
The dangers associated with your prescription drug’s overseas manufacturing
Like most other products here in the U.S, very few drug companies continue to manufacture their products here in this country. Instead, nearly 90% of prescription and nonprescription drugs alike are manufactured abroad in countries like India and China. The dangers...
Working on your home? Watch out for hidden asbestos
Asbestos is linked to a serious disease, mesothelioma, which has no cure. When a person breathes in or ingests asbestos, there is a risk that they could get those fibers stuck inside them. Over time, those fibers may cause scarring, and that damage may lead to...
Testicular mesothelioma: A rare type of cancer
While most people think about mesothelioma as being a lung condition, the reality is that mesothelioma can be found in other parts of the body. Mesothelioma may affect the lungs as pleural mesothelioma, the abdomen as peritoneal mesothelioma, the heart as pericardial...