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- Caring for a loved one with mesothelioma
Sep 18, 2020
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 together family, friends and community members to create a support team. Members can take turns feeding the patient, providing transportation to appointments, and other tasks. The reason for focused...Read More - The facts on short-term asbestos exposure
Sep 12, 2020
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 cause health issues in the future, but the chance of complications is low. Levels of asbestos exposure In 2016, there were 40,000 deaths from asbestos, according to stats from the International Commission of Occupational Health...Read More - Signs of mesothelioma from asbestos exposure
Sep 2, 2020
Pennsylvania residents could potentially develop mesothelioma as they age due to previous asbestos exposure. This exposure can happen in a wide variety of environments, including working in factories that were equipped with asbestos insulation or buildings containing asbestos construction materials. Asbestos was outlawed several decades ago as an accepted product, but the long-term impact for those who were exposed is still an ongoing problem. Any veteran could potentially develop mesothelioma if they were stationed on...Read More - Asbestos exposure could bring forth severe health problems
Aug 29, 2020
Many decades ago, asbestos was common in homes, offices, ships and other environments. Today, the dangers of asbestos are well-known, but older buildings in Pennsylvania and West Virginia may still contain asbestos. People who are unaware that asbestos exists in their home may not realize they are breathing in the material. Over time, asbestos exposure could cause illnesses, including mesothelioma cancer. Anyone worried about asbestos-related illnesses may find it worthwhile to learn about exposure risks...Read More - Study examines new treatment for mesothelioma
Aug 28, 2020
People in Pennsylvania who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have a type of cancer that affects the lining of organs, such as the lungs and heart. Mesothelioma is often not discovered until its late stages, and treatment can be difficult. A study at Nagoya University in Japan has found that a treatment called near-infrared phototherapy may help. The study The study was done on human cell lines and on mice, but the therapy has not...Read More - The different types of asbestos
Aug 28, 2020
Mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases in Pennsylvania are are caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that falls into two primary classes and six types. While some of the types of asbestos are considered to be more hazardous than others, all have been linked to asbestos diseases. Amphibole mineral family of asbestos Asbestos types that fall in the amphibole mineral family are noted for their sharp structures and the ease of inhalation...Read More - Asbestos exposure and who runs the risk for it
Aug 28, 2020
Six naturally occurring minerals go by the name of asbestos, but you don’t want to be exposed to any of them. Unfortunately, many people in Pennsylvania have been exposed and continue to be. Asbestos mining began in the late 1800s and peaked during World War II before the use of this mineral, which was sought after for its durability and heat-resistant qualities, became limited in the 1970s. It has not been banned outright, though. Workers...Read More - Asbestos, and who may be exposed to it
Aug 25, 2020
Asbestos is a mineral once widely used in building materials due to its flexibility and resistance to heat and electricity. Since the 1970s, the government has curbed its use due to health concerns. It is no longer mined and processed, and the EPA has banned it in products like paper and flooring felt. If you own an old home in Pennsylvania or work as an auto mechanic, though, there’s still a danger of being exposed...Read More - Signs mesothelioma spread to the brain and what happens next
Aug 13, 2020
The American Cancer Institute estimates that there are 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed annually. This is a disease that impacts older American men who worked in conditions where asbestos was present including Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The disease begins in the lungs, heart and abdomen. This cancer can metastasize, but medical professionals have found that mesothelioma metastasis in the brain is not very common. Medical professionals have found that brain metastasis only occurs in 3%...Read More - Asbestos still found in old homes, work materials
Jul 23, 2020
Pennsylvania residents may have heard about the dangers of asbestos. This mineral was once widely used for its durability and resistance to heat, but in the 1960s, it became linked to deadly conditions like mesothelioma. In 1989, the U.S. banned any new use of asbestos, but it can still be found here and there, first of all in old homes. Asbestos may be contained, for instance, in roofing shingles, siding, the coating around water pipes,...Read More