Mesothelioma is a very frightening form of cancer. It has a lower five-year survival rate than many other cancers and doesn't often respond well to many treatments. It also takes decades to develop. Mesothelioma has a very strong relationship with asbestos exposure....
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How long do you have to file an asbestos claim in WA?
Being diagnosed with any health issue is unsettling. However, not many doctor reports are as devastating as learning that you have a terminal condition. Unfortunately, thousands of Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. If you or someone you love...
Signs of asbestos exposure
Asbestos has been utilized as a fire-retardant material for many years. Asbestos has flexible fibers that can withstand heat, corrosion and electricity. In the past, asbestos was present in a wide range of building materials, such as insulation, tiles, wallpaper and...
Another judge halts Johnson & Johnson talc bankruptcy efforts
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is a major company that has dominated the health and beauty industries for decades. The company's brands are well known. Some of them have recently come under scrutiny because of their association with certain health issues. A...
Is mesothelioma only found in the lungs?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by asbestos. It is often referred to as a medical issue that impacts a person’s lungs. Some of the symptoms can include things like chest pain or trouble breathing. It is true that mesothelioma can develop this way, but it is...
Why are some workers disproportionately affected by mesothelioma?
Asbestos has been widely used in products for decades. It is inexpensive and fire-resistant, and the fibers are incredibly strong. However, it is also dangerous and can cause mesothelioma. Despite these risks, companies used asbestos in various materials, contributing...
Did you know there is more than one type of pleural mesothelioma?
You know mesothelioma is a rare (but aggressive) cancer that develops in the mesothelium, which is an internal tissue lining the chest cavity, abdomen and heart. You probably also know that scientists and medical researchers continue searching for a way to cure...
Why don’t more young people get mesothelioma?
If you look at the statistics regarding who has mesothelioma, it’s clear that this is a disease that develops more often in older people. Many of them are elderly, retired or at least adults who are beyond middle age. This isn’t a disease that often impacts younger...
New mesothelioma diagnosis rates
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the lining that covers the outer surface of the lungs, heart, stomach and other organs. Pleural mesothelioma, which develops on the lining that covers the lungs and chest, is the most common type of mesothelioma....
Chemical company changes stance on asbestos ban
Throughout the 1960-'70s and even into the '80s, asbestos was widely used in both residential and industrial settings. However, use of this material was not without controversy. Even in the 1960s, scientists argued that the use of asbestos was dangerous as breathing...