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When talking about the health consequences of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma and lung cancer are what often come to mind. It can feel like the two terms are used interchangeably as they do bear many similarities when it comes to the symptoms that patients often...
There is often a significant time lapse between when someone gets exposed to mesothelioma at work and when they get diagnosed by a doctor. Mesothelioma is a particularly slow-growing type of cancer. It is common for people to go 30 or even 40 years between their...
The dangers of asbestos came to full public attention a long time ago. Many of the companies that used asbestos knew about the dangers long before that. You might therefore assume that asbestos worries are a thing of the past. However, that’s not the case. The U.S. is...
Inhaling asbestos is dangerous – this is common knowledge. The tiny particles that make up asbestos can get lodged in your lungs and other tissues, eventually causing mesothelioma or other asbestos-caused diseases. If you know there is a risk of asbestos, you may...
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen. Despite being a naturally occurring substance, asbestos can cause multiple kinds of cancer. Currently, there is no established safe exposure level. Anyone who has unprotected exposure to asbestos could potentially end up sickened...
It is certainly not a guarantee that those who are exposed to asbestos will later develop the aggressive type of cancer known as mesothelioma. But it does happen in many cases, and this type of cancer has a very high fatality rate. That’s why it’s important for people...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral widely used in construction and industrial materials due to its heat-resistant properties. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Asbestos...
Asbestos can lead to many dangerous respiratory ailments and diseases. The most common is mesothelioma, which is a type of cancer. It impacts the lining around some of your organs, including your lungs. It can also be found in the abdomen, although those cases are...
While any serious medical diagnosis can be bad news, being diagnosed with a terminal illness like mesothelioma, which cannot be totally cured, can be devastating news. Mesothelioma is a form of malignant cancer that may develop after asbestos exposure. If you’ve just...
When people discuss the medical risks involved with asbestos exposure, the focus is almost exclusively on professionals who may end up exposed on the job. People ranging from automobile mechanics to Navy shipyard workers and factory employees are at risk of developing...