Asbestos exposure has many harmful effects, including cancers such as mesothelioma. In traditional cases, the asbestos may come from paint chips, harmful chemicals, insulation equipment, military-grade vehicles, and more. One business industry that seems to not...
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Signs of asbestos exposure
In recent years, hundreds of people in Pennsylvania have filed lawsuits claiming that they suffer from medical issues after being exposed to asbestos. While asbestos was once a popular building material, this substance was largely retired in the 1970s after people...
Pediatric mesothelioma found to not be related to asbestos
Those with mesothelioma in Pennsylvania may wonder if the condition only develops in adults. A small number of children are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. Because so few children develop the disease, very little is known. A study done by researchers with the...
Getting tested for asbestos exposure
Asbestos, a fibrous material, commonly causes cancer of the lungs known as mesothelioma. Asbestos has been used in various industries due to its heat-resistant properties. Workers in Pennsylvania can undergo several tests to determine if they have been exposed to...
Veterans can file a mesothelioma lawsuit against manufacturers
Many Pennsylvanians have proudly served in the military. While serving certainly had risks, certainly during wartime, veterans likely did not expect to be injured or die from mesothelioma or asbestos-related diseases. Nevertheless, almost one-third of all cases (about...
Diseases caused by asbestos still a serious issue
Some people in Pennsylvania might assume that asbestos is a substance that is no longer a problem. Others might not be aware of what exactly asbestos is. Unfortunately, asbestos continues to be a real problem that affects the lives and health of people who come into...
The ongoing risk of asbestos exposure
Many individuals in Pennsylvania and across the country believe in error that the risk of getting ill from asbestos exposure is no longer relevant. But the Center for Asbestos Related Disease wants Americans to understand just how wrong this view is. Regular testing...
FDA approves new treatment for pleural mesothelioma
Pennsylvania residents who are or were exposed to the mineral asbestos, whether on the job or through a household product, run the risk of developing an aggressive cancer called mesothelioma. Among the different kinds is one called malignant pleural mesothelioma,...
Caring for a loved one with mesothelioma
If a loved one in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been diagnosed with the rare, aggressive cancer called mesothelioma, you may be at a loss as to how to provide support. It's certainly not something to do alone. The first step that experts recommend, then, is to bring...
The facts on short-term asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a potentially dangerous substance that is used in many industries. Being exposed to it can raise a person’s risk of developing mesothelioma. Short-term asbestos exposure in Pennsylvania refers to incidents involving exposure that last several days. It may...