When someone enters the military, they know there are risks. Most airmen, sailors and soldiers did not realize that some of the most dangerous hazards they faced were in their everyday duties. Many veterans developed mesothelioma. It is a deadly form of cancer that...
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Johnson & Johnson stops selling talc powder, denies danger
The link between disease and asbestos was first recognized in the early 20th century, but illnesses related to exposure to the mineral have continued to the present day. Although it’s been decades since it was banned as a material in construction and manufacturing,...
Recent study strengthens link between talc and mesothelioma
Most cases involving asbestos and mesothelioma have focused on manual laborers. However, the evidence is building that asbestos-contaminated talcum powder, more commonly known by the brand name Baby Powder, is causing serious illnesses among a different set of people....
Johnson & Johnson recalls baby powder over asbestos contamination
Johnson & Johnson, maker of the famous talcum powder known by the brand name Baby Powder, has long denied any asbestos contamination of its products. They have maintained this claim during all of the civil suits brought against the company related to allegations...
What to do if you think you’ve been exposed to asbestos
Asbestos exposure is a main concern in many industries, as it has the potential to cause serious health issues such as lung cancer, pleural disease, asbestosis and mesothelioma. It's important to do your best to avoid asbestos exposure at all costs. This holds true...
Can spouses be affected by asbestos exposure?
Asbestos is a highly toxic material that has a high resistance to heat. It was a very popular material that was used widely in the construction industry in the United States for decades. It wasn't until the material was discovered to be very dangerous in the 1960s...
Living with a mesothelioma diagnosis
A mesothelioma diagnosis is very serious and life changing. From the moment you are told you have this terminal condition, your life is likely going to revolve around treatments to try to do away with the cancer and help extend your life expectancy. It is important...
How do doctors diagnose mesothelioma?
Asbestos-caused diseases are commonly the result of working for many years in environments like brake shops, shipyards and the construction industry – where there's a chance of asbestos particles contaminating the airspace. The cancer mesothelioma is one of the most...
Does your parent suffer from mesothelioma?
If your parent suffers from mesothelioma, there is a very good chance that he or she developed the condition because of exposure to asbestos, a substance used in numerous industrial and household products for decades before the public learned that it led to high rates...
How do I determine where asbestos exposure occurred?
Asbestos exposure is a very serious experience that may lead to a serious, life-threatening illness -- mesothelioma. Its victims face a very difficult road ahead, and certainly deserve full, fair compensation for their suffering and medical expenses. But it is not...
