Endometriosis is a painful and frustrating medical condition. With endometriosis, the tissue that usually grows on the inside of the uterus, called uterine lining, grows on other parts of the body. It may grow on the outside of the uterus or even on digestive organs,...
We Know Mesothelioma
Month: February 2022
Asbestos exposure permanently increases mesothelioma risks
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is often fatal. It is largely a respiratory disease, but it can also exist in the stomach, chest and surrounding tissues. This is a very aggressive type of cancer, and it usually shows up in older individuals. You increase your...
Understanding the 3 main forms of mesothelioma
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be heart-wrenching. Basically, this is a type of cancer that attacks the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissues that cover the body’s internal organs. If you were exposed to asbestos due to someone else’s negligence, you may be...
Floodwaters could lead to asbestos exposure in Whatcom County
Neighborhoods around the Sumas Mountain area are at an increased risk of naturally occurring asbestos exposure due to recent flooding. The floodwaters could carry the asbestos particles from the sediment of a decades-old landslide into neighboring communities. In...