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When you think that you developed mesothelioma because of exposure to asbestos, you may feel powerless. You may have handled asbestos years ago on the job, possibly before there were adequate worker safety rules about handling this known human carcinogen. Mesothelioma...
Most Americans don’t eat well. They don’t follow healthful, nutritional diets. The effects of that mount, however, and people’s health can decline quickly. But those with mesothelioma are in an even more precarious place. The mesothelioma treatments are grueling and...
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the lining of body organs like the lungs, heart or stomach. While there is no cure for the disease, it can be medically managed, giving patients a lifeline. A common question many have is whether an early diagnosis of...
Years ago, asbestos, a natural mineral, was popular in the construction industry and other industrial fields and used as an insulator. Its fibers were useful because they were found to be resistant to heat and corrosion. Those working in shipyards, power stations,...
One of the main dangers of being exposed to asbestos is contracting mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and unfortunately, it is terminal. However, with early treatment, the symptoms can be managed relatively well. A diagnosis can be hard on everyone...
If your doctor diagnoses you with mesothelioma, you might be hoping for a miracle cure. If your doctor tells you there is none, you might assume they are mistaken and that with all the advances made in medicine, surely there must be an answer. Unfortunately, there is...
Some workplace risks are immediate and obvious. If you accidentally sever an electrical supply line, you could electrocute or burn yourself. If you are nearby when a tool or machine malfunctions, you might suffer a major injury as a result. However, some of the...
Most people in Pennsylvania are already well aware of the dangers that asbestos poses to human beings. The general understanding is that you're usually safe from the toxic effects as long as the asbestos isn't drilled or screwed into or otherwise disturbed. But...
When most people discuss mesothelioma, they may accidentally spread false information. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about this condition, how it occurs and treatment options. Understanding the truth about mesothelioma and asbestos will help you if...
Asbestos occurs naturally in mineral deposits all around the world, and humans have long used this natural substance as a fire retardant and form of insulation. There are mines that extract asbestos for use in different commercial applications and then send the raw...