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- Asbestos exposure continues to be a problem
Jun 5, 2020
Millions of people were exposed to asbestos from the 1940s to the 1970s. While the use of asbestos has greatly decreased in Pennsylvania, some people continue to be exposed to it at work. Asbestos exposure can cause people to develop mesothelioma, which is a type of terminal cancer that can appear years after the exposure occurred. While asbestos isn’t as widely used as it once was, around 3,000 people are diagnosed with asbestos-related mesothelioma in...Read More - Mesothelioma: the cause and its diagnosis
May 28, 2020
Workers across Pennsylvania may be exposed to asbestos without knowing it. Exposure to this mineral is linked with a cancer called mesothelioma, which usually affects the pleura, or lining, of the lungs. It may appear as a tumor on the lungs, stomach or chest. Certain workers are more likely to be around asbestos than others: construction workers and operators heavy machinery, for instance, or anyone who works in old buildings where asbestos-containing materials are still...Read More - Mesothelioma, its causes and symptoms
May 18, 2020
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that people in Pennsylvania should be aware of. It’s most often linked with exposure to asbestos, a mineral found, among other places, in old building materials like tiling, shingles and drywall. Even second-hand exposure can lead to mesothelioma; families of those who work around asbestos have been known to develop the cancer. The cancer usually begins in the tissues around the lung or abdomen, though it may sometimes...Read More - Understanding factors that contribute to mesothelioma diagnosis
May 5, 2020
Any type of cancer diagnosis will be worrisome for a person and his or her family. For Pennsylvanians and people across the nation who are diagnosed with cancer, there is inevitable fear when thinking about how to treat it. Some forms of cancer are deadlier than others, and mesothelioma is notoriously difficult to treat. Knowing how mesothelioma comes about is an essential factor in considering a potential legal filing for compensation to pay for treatment...Read More - The EPA calls asbestos exposure harmful
May 5, 2020
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos can cause an increased risk of cancer or other harm to workers and other individuals in Pennsylvania. The EPA report noted that the risk of negative health consequences could be significant for those who used aftermarket brakes or brake linings. It was also an issue for those who were exposed to oil field brake blocks and other products designed to help slow a vehicle down. It is...Read More - Mesothelioma is often a misdiagnosed disease
Apr 21, 2020
In Pennsylvania and around the country, mesothelioma is a rare enough disease that it is somewhat difficult to diagnose. Thus, the question is if the actual count of patients who are diagnosed with the condition is accurate. This is compounded by the fact that physicians often misdiagnose mesothelioma and mistake it for other conditions. This could lead to an undercount or even an overcount of cases. Asbestos usage in the United States was largely phased...Read More - Asbestos case proceeds against Penn State
Apr 21, 2020
Almost six years ago, a professor at Penn State University died from malignant mesothelioma. His family filed a lawsuit against the institution for negligence and wrongful death. Now, his lawsuit is making its way through the legal system as the family seeks justice for their loved one’s death. You Can Sue an Employer for Mesothelioma A 2013 ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court gave plaintiffs the right to file suit against their employer when they...Read More - Study finds curcumin effective against mesothelioma
Apr 20, 2020
Curcumin, a plant-based substance, could soon be used to treat mesothelioma patients in Pennsylvania and around the world according to a new study. The research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences in March. Curcumin is an active compound found in turmeric, which is a common food spice from the ginger family. The compound is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a complementary treatment for many health conditions. For the...Read More - Mesothelioma treatment is slowly improving
Apr 3, 2020
Pennsylvania has a history as an industrial state. As a result, many workers have been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma. This disease has always been thought to be a death sentence as it is almost always fatal within several years after diagnosis. Mesothelioma is a rare disease. Unfortunately, the numbers show that the number of cases diagnosed has not decreased. There are still millions of people alive who had exposure to asbestos when...Read More - Asbestos Injury: Symptoms that warrant concern
Mar 27, 2020
If you live or have worked in Pittsburgh or surrounding Pennsylvania regions, there’s a chance you may, at some time, have had exposure to asbestos. As for the workplace, your employer has an obligation to provide proper training, safety equipment and information to help you stay as safe as possible on the job. As for home life, if your house’s age is before 1978, it is highly likely that it contains asbestos. The presence of...Read More