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- Asbestos exposure can cause illness in just a few days
May 30, 2019
Asbestos is a mineral that is used for many purposes around the world. In the United States, it has been used in products like insulation and floor tiles. When asbestos breaks into fibers, it can be breathed in. This makes it dangerous because those fibers can scar the lungs, esophagus and other areas of the body. If that happens, a person might suffer from mesothelioma, lung cancer or other serious complications. Is asbestos always hazardous?...Read More - Hospice care: When is the right time to call?
May 24, 2019
Caring for a terminally ill loved one can be an emotionally challenging experience. You know that the time you have left with the person you love is quite limited, but you want to help him or her enjoy as high quality a life as possible in the time he or she has left. Part of caring for someone who has an incurable disease is learning to recognize when he or she needs added support, especially...Read More - Are clinical trials a good way to treat mesothelioma?
May 22, 2019
Although mesothelioma is considered a terminal illness, there are some options that you can try to treat it. One of the things that patients can look into is the potential for treatment through clinical trials. Clinical trials are wonderful options because these new medications need to be tested and could be the right medication to reduce the impact of mesothelioma in a patient. Every trial is different, and it’s important that patients take the time...Read More - Is your Pennsylvania job high-risk for asbestos exposure?
May 16, 2019
Where you work and how long you have been with a particular company may have a significant impact on your health — especially if your job is physically demanding or dangerous, or is high-risk for hazards, such as exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is microscopic, but its effects on the human body can be deadly. There is no safe amount of asbestos exposure, so if you think you or a loved one may have dealt with...Read More - Asbestos exposure: Exploring your risk of cancer
May 13, 2019
Asbestos can cause some serious and life-threatening conditions. While this is a natural mineral and has applicable uses in everyday life, it’s also the only known cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos can cause diseases other than mesothelioma, though. Asbestos also has the potential to cause: Asbestosis Lung cancer Cancer of the larynx Ovarian cancer Stomach cancer Nonmalignant pleural and lung disorders Pleural plaques Benign pleural effusions Pleural thickening Many people are at risk of developing these...Read More - How will mesothelioma affect you?
May 7, 2019
Mesothelioma is talked about as if it’s some kind of unique disease, but the reality is that it’s simply a cancer caused by exposure to a toxin. It’s malignant and has the potential to spread like any other cancer in the body. Malignant mesothelioma does not have a good prognosis unless it’s caught extremely early. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to catch it in the early stages, since it often has no symptoms. How does mesothelioma...Read More - Understanding the different types of asbestos and risks involved
May 6, 2019
You may have discussed asbestos on one or more occasions, especially in relation to the many factories, old buildings, railroads and shipyards in Pittsburgh. The dangers of asbestos are well known, and studies show there is no safe amount of exposure. This is why laws and regulations regarding asbestos removal or health risks in the workplace are so stringent. Your employer is legally obligated to inform you of any known risk on the job or...Read More - Loose asbestos is a known carcinogen
Apr 29, 2019
Most people know that asbestos is dangerous. It’s a naturally occurring mineral, and it’s used in thousands of products, but it’s most dangerous when loose in the air. People who are around loose asbestos may breathe it in, and that can lead to scarring in the lungs. If they swallow the asbestos fibers, they can suffer scarring in the esophagus or other areas of the abdomen. Did you know that asbestos exposure is the only...Read More - How does asbestos enter the body?
Apr 24, 2019
Whether you’re a life-long Pittsburgher or a “transplant,” as the colloquial term expresses it, if you work in certain areas of this city or surrounding Pennsylvania regions, you may be at risk for numerous adverse health conditions because of asbestos. It’s impossible to know if you are in a building or room that contains asbestos if you’re judging by what you see. That’s because it is microscopic. There are specific tests to do to check...Read More - Know the 3 kinds of mesothelioma
Apr 23, 2019
Mesothelioma is perhaps best described as a malignant tumor (cancerous) within the body. While it’s assumed only to affect the lungs, it actually has the potential to affect the torso throughout. Asbestos can get into the body through breathing in fibers or by swallowing them. Every year, there are approximately 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma recorded by medical providers. These are usually linked to companies that have allowed their employees to come into contact with...Read More