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- 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 - Asbestos: A hazardous fiber that continues to be used in the U.S.
Jul 10, 2019
Asbestos is a serious occupational hazard that can’t be ignored. If you’re exposed to it, there is a very real chance that you could develop serious health concerns down the line. Did you know that over 125 million people are exposed to this hazardous mineral each year? The majority of those incidents happen at work, while people are doing their jobs. If you’re handling asbestos, use extreme caution It should go without saying, but since...Read More - Pennsylvania companies have to follow the rules
Jul 5, 2019
If you live or work in a building scheduled to undergo construction, demolition or renovation, your health might be at risk. This is especially true if you’re located in an area such as Pittsburgh or another Pennsylvania region where the erection of many structures and buildings was before 1985. As an employee, your employer is legally obligated to inform you if there is a potential asbestos problem in your workplace. Your employer must also provide...Read More - How do medical providers diagnose mesothelioma?
Jul 1, 2019
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that’s linked to exposure to asbestos. It usually takes several decades to be recognized, so patients are often in later stages of the disease by the time they seek treatment. There is another issue with diagnosing mesothelioma, which is that it appears similar to many other illnesses. Someone may seem to have pneumonia or asthma, for instance, but actually be in the early stages of mesothelioma. One of the...Read More - Did workplace asbestos exposure cause latent illness?
Jun 26, 2019
Many jobs involve high risks for injuries. For instance, if you’re a fire fighter or law enforcement officer, you understand that you take a risk every time you report for duty. What about risks you might not be aware of, however? There are many workplaces in this state and others where workers are exposed to microscopic asbestos fibers without having any prior knowledge of their presence. Worse, in many asbestos-related injury situations, injured workers later...Read More - Yes, asbestos is still legal for use in the United States
Jun 26, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does take time to review when asbestos is or is not needed in the United States. There are changes that happen, particularly when environmental concerns arise. In 2016, there was a bipartisan effort that was signed into law by President Obama: The Frank L. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. This act gave the EPA the authority to regulate dangerous substances including asbestos. While the EPA did try...Read More - Mesothelioma: Identify it early for your best chance of survival
Jun 18, 2019
Mesothelioma is a difficult diagnosis to live with. Depending on the stage you’ve been diagnosed with, the goal might be to begin chemotherapy or to help you cope with the symptoms and make you more comfortable. Mesothelioma is not typically considered to be a curable form of cancer, though catching it early may give you the chance of having it surgically removed. If not caught early, mesothelioma is aggressive and can attack the lining of...Read More