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- What is an extrapleural pneumonectomy?
Sep 28, 2018
Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer that spreads slowly over the years until it finally causes symptoms. Many victims do not know that they are ill until they are in the later stages of the disease. While mesothelioma is fatal if left untreated, there are significant advances in medicine that can help stop the spread of the disease completely in some cases. One of those options is called an extrapleural pneumonectomy, or EPP. This is...Read More - When to suspect asbestos as a source of illness
Sep 23, 2018
When you suffer adverse health, it can be challenging to figure out what is causing your current condition. That’s what doctors are for, right? However, even a doctor may have trouble forming a correct diagnosis if your symptoms include signs that intersect numerous types of possible illnesses. That’s why it is important to be able to give your doctor a background, along with present-day symptoms. For instance, if you show up at an ER with...Read More - Asbestosis: Symptoms to look for
Sep 21, 2018
If you work in an industry where you may be exposed to asbestos, then you should be aware of the symptoms and signs of asbestosis. Asbestosis is a disease of the lungs that develops when fibrous asbestos scars the lungs. Asbestosis generally originates from workplace exposure to asbestos. However, it can come from any exposure to asbestos in its fibrous form. The disease generally takes years to develop. By the time people recognize that they...Read More - How vermiculite and asbestos are connected
Sep 14, 2018
Like many Pennsylvania residents, you may be familiar with the terms vermiculite and asbestos but not have a clear understanding of either. You may even have heard somewhere along the line that asbestos is a potentially dangerous material; however, that doesn’t mean you are fully educated on the topic. There is a dangerous connection between vermiculite and asbestos. To protect your family’s health, it’s a good idea to research to learn more about the health...Read More - Understanding mesothelioma diagnoses and life expectancy
Sep 12, 2018
As a person with mesothelioma, one of the things you may wonder is how long your life expectancy is. Mesothelioma spreads quickly and is aggressive. For many people, the reality is that it is caught too late to do much to prevent it from spreading. This rare form of cancer can affect the heart, lungs and stomach, and it is generally a result of asbestos exposure. A person with mesothelioma has an average life expectancy...Read More - Things to discuss with your doctor re mesothelioma
Sep 8, 2018
When a Pennsylvania doctor officially diagnosed your current adverse health condition as mesothelioma, you may have felt like the earth dropped out from beneath your feet. This would be an understandable reaction, especially if you were already aware that this is an incurable cancer. You hopefully have a strong support system in place, as you come to terms with your diagnosis and move forward in life. One of your priorities at this time may be getting...Read More - Widow sues over asbestos filters in cigarettes
Sep 7, 2018
In an interesting news report about asbestos lawsuits, the Reynolds Tobacco Company was ordered to release lists of people, smokers and employees, who sued Lorillard Inc., due to illnesses from cigarettes and their filters that had asbestos inside. The company, ordered to release the information by a three-judge panel in Pennsylvania, inherited liability for the company’s past lawsuit when it purchased the company in July 2015. The lists are vital to a case involving a...Read More - What are the treatment options for people with mesothelioma?
Aug 29, 2018
As a person with mesothelioma, you’re in a difficult situation. You may survive for a long time with this disease, but there are no guarantees. The disease, as it progresses, is painful and suffocating. There are some options for patients who find out that they have mesothelioma, though. Although it’s not curable, there are ways that science and medicine can help you slow the progression of the disease. Four treatment options to consider There are...Read More - Exposure to asbestos: The development of disease
Aug 24, 2018
As someone who worked with asbestos in the past, you may worry that you could develop an illness in the future as a result. In the meantime, you don’t know when the illness might suddenly appear but want to take steps to address it as soon as possible. The good news is that there is some information on how long it takes to develop asbestos-related diseases. For example, pleural mesothelioma typically develops between 20 to...Read More - Mesothelioma diagnosis? Be proactive in your own care
Aug 21, 2018
If you’re one of hundreds of people in Pittsburgh and surrounding Pennsylvania regions who have recently learned they have mesothelioma, you likely have experienced a wide range of emotions regarding not only your present condition but your future, your family and more. You may have suspected that something was wrong for quite a while before your doctors diagnosed your condition; perhaps, you had a lingering cough or chest discomfort that was dragging you down. Mesothelioma...Read More