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- No, asbestos isn’t illegal in the United States
Dec 15, 2018
As someone who has been threatened with asbestos exposure and who now struggles with the risk of mesothelioma within your lifetime, one of the greatest questions you may have is why the United States still uses this dangerous mineral. The United States has not banned asbestos, even though it is highly regulated. In life, there are many toxins that are naturally dangerous to humans. Asbestos is one of them, particularly when it is in the...Read More - There may be a link between asbestos and many types of cancer
Dec 13, 2018
If you have lived in or worked in Pittsburgh or surrounding regions for an extended length of time, you may have, at some point, engaged in discussion about asbestos, either with family members, co-workers or others. Pennsylvania, and this city in particular, are rich in industrial history; in fact, you may have parents or grandparents who worked in steel mills, shipyards or coal mines. If you’re aware of asbestos and the potential hazards it can...Read More - Providing support to a loved one who is dying
Dec 6, 2018
When a doctor diagnosed your loved one with mesothelioma, the doctor no doubt explained that there is currently no cure for the disease. Many Pennsylvania mesothelioma victims describe feeling like the world had dropped out from underneath their feet upon hearing such words. As a caregiver for a terminally ill patient, you may also experience a roller coaster of emotions and may need your own support system as you do your best to provide for...Read More - New study could hurt plaintiffs with asbestos cases
Dec 6, 2018
Asbestos isn’t just found in roofing or building materials. Did you know that some people have filed claims over asbestos found in baby powder? That’s right, a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson claimed that the baby powder contained enough asbestos to cause people to fall ill after using it. In a new report from Dec. 4, 2018, a study released undermines that claim, even though some experts supported it in the past. The new study...Read More - What should you eat while getting treatment for mesothelioma?
Nov 30, 2018
You need medical treatment from professionals who specialize in cancer treatment if you have mesothelioma. Do not assume that you can manage it with diet alone. This is a very serious medical condition and you may need surgery, chemotherapy and other such treatments. The following is not intended as an alternative treatment plan. That said, getting this treatment can lead to weight loss. It can be very hard on your body. It can cause both...Read More - Asbestos: The supposed good and the definite bad about it
Nov 27, 2018
If you were a Pennsylvania product developer, you might think that a material that possesses properties to resist heat, chemicals and fire would be a good thing. If such material were also strong, durable and flexible, you might be utterly thrilled to consider its potential. The aforementioned attributes are all characteristics of asbestos. However, in the decades since companies routinely manufactured items that contained asbestos fibers, scientists, doctors and others have come to learn how...Read More - How to detect malignant mesothelioma
Nov 22, 2018
Mesothelioma is one of the most uncommon cancers patients can suffer from in Pittsburgh and across the country. Mesothelioma is most often caused by exposure to asbestos, which has been almost completely banned in various industries, including construction. The disease can show up years after your last known exposure to asbestos. So, is there a method to detect malignant mesothelioma through early cancer screenings even if you don’t exhibit any symptoms of the disease? Let’s...Read More - How long does it take for asbestos to affect you?
Nov 16, 2018
Asbestos is a dangerous material that has the potential to make a person very ill. The interesting thing about it is that you could be exposed for a long time before knowing that you’re going to be affected negatively. Asbestos has the potential to cause chronic respiratory diseases, cancer and other issues many decades after exposure. For most people, it’s at least a decade before there are any signs of illness. Many don’t know for...Read More - Is your former career a key factor in your current ill-health?
Nov 14, 2018
Do often tell your kids or grand-kids stories about your years as a Pittsburgh pipefitter, railroad worker or coal miner? You may have worked for decades at the same Pennsylvania factory, shipyard or steel mill; in fact, you may have been one in a long line of family members to do the same. This city is known as a hub for blue collar workers. Sadly, many retired workers have added other details to the tales...Read More - Are your symptoms related to asbestos injury?
Nov 11, 2018
Most Pennsylvania residents can attest to times in their lives when they just weren’t feeling quite well but were unsure as to the underlying causes of their conditions. There is a difference, however, between suffering a brief episode of ill-health, such as an upset stomach from undercooked food, and becoming debilitated because of a chronic, terminal illness that may have been building up in your body for years without you knowing. This is why it’s...Read More