Mesothelioma is a type of cancer often caused by exposure to asbestos. It usually occurs in the chest or in the abdomen. It can have different symptoms depending on the location. Trouble breathing is common with mesothelioma near the lungs, while swelling and stomach...
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Year: 2024
What is peritoneal mesothelioma?
People who are exposed to asbestos may be concerned about developing pleural mesothelioma, which affect the lungs. They may not realize that’s not the only type of mesothelioma that can occur because of asbestos exposure. Peritoneal mesothelioma is another type, but...
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer. This is why it is so important to identify the symptoms as early as possible. The sooner treatment can begin, the greater the chances of recovery. It is important to remember that mesothelioma can occur in different...
The latency period of mesothelioma
Primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma is one of the most severe types of cancer. Besides the criticality of the body parts it affects, which are the lungs, heart, stomach and other internal organs, another factor that makes this rare cancer severe is...
How businesses may try to avoid responsibility for asbestos illnesses
Sometimes people use the word “natural” to imply that something is inherently safe or trustworthy. Asbestos is a perfect example of why that kind of oversimplification can be dangerous. Asbestos occurs naturally. It is a mineral substance that serves as a fire...
How many people used baby powder?
It is almost certain that the number of people who currently use baby powder is smaller than it used to be. Many people used this product for years or even decades on end, mostly for hygiene purposes. Baby powder can help with skin irritation or chaffing, for example....
Supporting a loved one through a mesothelioma diagnosis
Mesothelioma is a fatal lung cancer typically contracted via asbestos exposure. The news of a diagnosis can be devastating for the patient and friends and family members. If your loved one has been diagnosed, you may feel lost as to how you can help. Here are a few...
New way to detect asbestos identified by researchers
Even though asbestos isn’t used in the same ways it was in the past, it’s still in a lot of older buildings. Once it’s discovered, it needs to be remediated so the building can be safely occupied. There are instances in which asbestos isn’t always easy to identify....
Could makeup be the source of someone’s asbestos exposure?
Cosmetics, including makeup, are a staple in many women's daily routines. Women of a certain generation often do not leave the house for any reason without a full face of makeup. Contouring and high-impact makeup looks have become quite popular with younger...
A jury just ordered J&J to pay $260M to a woman with mesothelioma
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has filed for bankruptcy in an effort to resolve over 60,000 lawsuits by people who claim that they contracted ovarian cancer from the talc in its baby powder. The bankruptcy reorganization plan would provide $6.5 billion to plaintiffs...