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- Despite warnings decades ago, asbestos is still used in the U.S.
Aug 21, 2019
There are many important things to know about asbestos, including how significantly asbestos has affected people who have been exposed to it. Did you know that the U.S. is the only western industrial nation that has not banned asbestos? That’s despite the fact that the International Agency for Research on Cancer declared that asbestos is a carcinogen over 40 years ago. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that one in three deaths that result from...Read More - Patients with mesothelioma may benefit from high-calorie diet
Aug 16, 2019
Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that develops as a result of asbestos exposure in the majority of patients with this condition. While there are a number of therapies that can be used to help address the pain and issues associated with the spread of this cancer, the majority of treatments are focused on improving a patient’s quality of life and not on curing the condition. As of 2019, there is no cure for...Read More - How much do you know about asbestos?
Aug 14, 2019
Asbestos often seems like an antiquated word, something now obsolete, a throwback to the 1960s. You might remember certain products that manufacturers and salesmen promoted as “flame retardant” because they contained asbestos. Once people started learning how dangerous microscopic asbestos fibers can be to human health, the powers that be instituted regulations regarding its use. For some reason, many pushed asbestos to the back burner; in fact, for a long time, people scarcely mentioned or...Read More - Does Pennsylvania have asbestos exposure regulations?
Aug 9, 2019
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral but that doesn’t mean that it’s safe to be around. If it’s breathed in, it can damage the lungs and other organs. Asbestos was a popular building material in the past, but studies have shown that it can cause serious chronic illnesses or death. For that reason, Pennsylvania has important laws to protect workers and the public from exposure. What diseases can be caused by asbestos exposure? Some diseases...Read More - Worried about a diagnosis? Should you get a second opinion?
Aug 3, 2019
There are many reasons you or your loved one might visit a Pennsylvania doctor’s office. Such visits may simply be part of your regular health regimen, especially if you’re a parent of young children. At other times, an unexpected health concern might prompt your need to schedule an appointment. When seeking medical attention, you have a right to reasonably expect that the doctor in question will be able to assess your situation and properly diagnosis...Read More - Diagnosing mesothelioma is vital to recovery and treatment
Aug 1, 2019
Mesothelioma is not easy to detect, and it can spread throughout the body long before treatment begins. For many, a diagnosis is essentially a death sentence, and they’re left only able to use medication or techniques to cope with pain and the dysfunction within their bodies. In some lucky cases, individuals are able to seek chemotherapy or surgery to remove the cancer. There is no guarantee that it can be cured, but if caught at...Read More - Mesothelioma: What type of treatment is available?
Jul 25, 2019
Many Pennsylvania families have been devastated to learn that a member of their household has contracted a deadly disease in the workplace, school or elsewhere. Mesothelioma is a terminal affliction. If you are familiar with the term, you might be among the tens of thousands of people in Pittsburgh or other parts of the country who are trying to cope with this illness. There is currently no cure for Mesothelioma, which you can contract if you’re exposed to...Read More - Asbestos exposure can increase your risk of illness
Jul 22, 2019
Asbestos exposure can result in serious symptoms and side effects. You could develop one of several diseases related to exposure or be left with chronic health symptoms that are hard to explain. Asbestos exposure can happen anywhere, from being outdoors or working in an indoor environment. Asbestos occurs naturally, but the level of exposure you’d need to get sick is most likely to occur if you are working with insulation in attics or walls, if...Read More - Understand five-year survival rates with mesothelioma
Jul 18, 2019
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops as a result of asbestos exposure in most people. Sadly, due to the type of injuries the asbestos causes over time, scar tissues build and cancer is likely to form. Mesothelioma is rare, but it is a devastating diagnosis. The survival rate for those with diagnosed mesothelioma is not going to be the same for all people, but averages have shown that localized mesothelioma has a five-year...Read More - Terminal illness: Adjusting to the life changes it brings
Jul 11, 2019
When you heard your doctor say that tests and examination lead him or her to believe that you have a terminal illness, you might have felt like the earth dropped from underneath your feet. You might have sought medical attention because of certain symptoms you were experiencing. If your situation involves suspected asbestos exposure, such symptoms might include chest pain, lingering cough, weight loss or extreme fatigue. Mesothelioma and asbestosis are two asbestos-related illnesses for...Read More