There are many arguments against the decline in manufacturing in western Pennsylvania and other parts of the Ohio Valley. But there are also some positive consequences arising from the closure of a large coal-processing plant in the region. In 2016, the Shenango Coke...
Asbestos was once considered a miracle substance because it is an excellent insulator and resists fire, but that was before the silicate material was linked mesothelioma and other types of cancer. Asbestos is no longer used in the construction industry, but large...
When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, many questions may run through their mind, with the primary one being whether doctors can do anything to save them. Unfortunately, mesothelioma has a prolonged latency period – it’s mostly discovered at an advanced stage...
When an adult receives a cancer diagnosis, there are a host of challenges that arise instantly. First, the process of addressing the physical issue at hand tends to become the focus of the patient and their care team. Second, the patient ordinarily needs to let their...
Treating mesothelioma can cause various complications and side effects, including infertility in men. Chemotherapy treatments are the most effective way to kill the cancer. However, sperm production is likely to be affected. Infertility in men Men all across the...
Asbestos exposure causes mesothelioma, a form of cancer that develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of some organs, such as the heart, lungs and stomach. However, a significant percentage of people exposed to asbestos don't develop mesothelioma. This...
Asbestos exposure is a risk factor for mesothelioma. If you develop this form of cancer, you can take legal action against the party responsible, which can be your current or former employer if you were exposed to asbestos at work. However, mesothelioma lawsuits can...
If you are suffering from the effects of asbestos exposure, you will understand that any medical options you have are expensive. While doctors can’t cure you of asbestos-related cancers such as mesothelioma, they can perhaps do things to ease the pain. If you picked...
Asbestos-related lung cancer is a type of cancer caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. These fibers release free radicals and damage the genetic code of the cells lining the lungs, making them grow abnormally. Asbestos exposure can occur directly or indirectly. Primary...
Mesothelioma is one of the most mysterious forms of cancer. Despite being the center of several high-profile lawsuits, little is known about how it develops. The disease affects millions of people in Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. In recent years, a new...