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- How does secondary exposure to asbestos happen?
May 23, 2023
Not many developments are as devastating as learning that you have contracted a potentially terminal disease. Unfortunately, prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma – one of the most devastating forms of cancer. If you or someone you love develops mesothelioma as a result of their occupation, you may pursue damages through an asbestos lawsuit. However, the risk of mesothelioma exposure goes beyond the place of work. When an individual is exposed to mesothelioma, their...Read More - Is mesothelioma the only illness caused by asbestos exposure?
May 15, 2023
The U.S. has banned asbestos in many products and industries, but the dangerous substance is still used here and in many other nations. That means there remains a risk of becoming ill from prolonged asbestos exposure. Most people know about the possibility of developing mesothelioma, but that is not the only illness linked to asbestos. At-risk individuals with unexplained symptoms (persistent shortness of breath, etc.) need a medical opinion to confirm or rule out an...Read More - What is the prognosis for someone with mesothelioma?
May 11, 2023
Certain chemicals and materials are carcinogens because medical researchers have directly connected them to human cancer. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen with links to multiple types of cancer, and there is no accepted safe level of exposure. Anyone who handles asbestos could end up sick as a result. Cervical and lung cancer can sometimes result from asbestos exposure. However, the type of cancer that has the strongest association with a specified is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma...Read More - Determining the origin of someone’s asbestos exposure and illness
May 4, 2023
Asbestos is a known human carcinogen, which means that exposure to it can cause cancer. After years of research, medical professionals have established that there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos. Any degree of exposure could cause cancer in certain individuals. Federal regulatory agencies have taken steps to protect workers from this dangerous mineral substance. Modern employees generally receive notice from their employers if they are required to handle asbestos, as well as...Read More - Study shows disparities in access to treatment for mesothelioma
Apr 12, 2023
It’s well known that people’s health is closely tied to what kind of medical care they can afford and access to it. That’s certainly true for those dealing with mesothelioma. That’s according to a study just published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine looked at outcomes for almost 1,500 people diagnosed with operable malignant pleural mesothelioma. While people with this rare cancer, often caused by exposure...Read More - Drinking water can be a cause of one type of mesothelioma
Apr 5, 2023
Most people associate mesothelioma and other asbestos-related medical conditions with the inhalation of asbestos fibers that get trapped in the lungs. However, asbestos can also enter the body by being ingested. When asbestos is swallowed, it can cause mesothelioma to develop in the abdominal lining. This condition is called peritoneal mesothelioma. It’s rarer than pleural mesothelioma, which typically develops in and around the lungs. Nonetheless, it’s just as difficult to diagnose early and just as...Read More - EPA asking for comments on its proposed asbestos ban
Apr 4, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an unusual step in March by opening a new period during which the general public, including residents of Pennsylvania, can comment on its proposed asbestos ban. The reason behind the new comment period is that the agency received further information on the cancer-causing substance, including various news reports on how workers in chlorine manufacturing plants were regularly exposed to asbestos. The timeframe to comment is short The public only...Read More - Why are renovation workers at greater risk from asbestos?
Apr 1, 2023
Anyone who is working around asbestos faces a certain amount of risk. Plus, asbestos is a naturally occurring particle. Most people are going to be exposed to it at some point. In the past, though, this exposure was greatest for people who were working with asbestos products. For instance, it was often used in tile for bathrooms or kitchens. It was also used in insulation for pipes. Construction workers or those installing home systems faced...Read More - The differences between lung cancer and mesothelioma
Mar 28, 2023
When talking about the health consequences of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma and lung cancer are what often come to mind. It can feel like the two terms are used interchangeably as they do bear many similarities when it comes to the symptoms that patients often experience. They are, however, two different conditions that occur in the body and it’s important to recognize the differences in the ways in which they manifest. Understanding the differences Below are...Read More - What is the timeline for an asbestos-related mesothelioma claim?
Mar 27, 2023
There is often a significant time lapse between when someone gets exposed to mesothelioma at work and when they get diagnosed by a doctor. Mesothelioma is a particularly slow-growing type of cancer. It is common for people to go 30 or even 40 years between their workplace asbestos exposure and the onset of noticeable symptoms. Oftentimes, people will find that the company that exposed them to asbestos might not even be in business anymore by...Read More