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- Use nutrition to bolster your fight against mesothelioma
Nov 11, 2022
Most Americans don’t eat well. They don’t follow healthful, nutritional diets. The effects of that mount, however, and people’s health can decline quickly. But those with mesothelioma are in an even more precarious place. The mesothelioma treatments are grueling and strain an already debilitated body. Below are some suggestions for incorporating good nutrition into your strategy to defeat this disease. 1. Focus on increasing muscle mass, maintaining weight Weight loss during cancer treatment accompanies worse...Read More - Can an early diagnosis of mesothelioma make any difference?
Oct 29, 2022
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the lining of body organs like the lungs, heart or stomach. While there is no cure for the disease, it can be medically managed, giving patients a lifeline. A common question many have is whether an early diagnosis of mesothelioma can make a difference in preventing its progression. Here is what you need to know. An early diagnosis can be beneficial Like other cancers, the earlier you...Read More - Mesothelioma: The three P’s
Oct 29, 2022
Years ago, asbestos, a natural mineral, was popular in the construction industry and other industrial fields and used as an insulator. Its fibers were useful because they were found to be resistant to heat and corrosion. Those working in shipyards, power stations, manufacturing facilities, and other industrial environments were exposed to the product on a daily basis. However, it was later discovered that asbestos fibers, or “dust,” was collecting in the lungs and other parts...Read More - Providing support for a loved one with mesothelioma
Oct 16, 2022
One of the main dangers of being exposed to asbestos is contracting mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and unfortunately, it is terminal. However, with early treatment, the symptoms can be managed relatively well. A diagnosis can be hard on everyone involved and if your loved one has been affected, you may be at a loss as to what you can do for them. Often, things that seem smaller are the most significant help...Read More - Can you cure mesothelioma?
Oct 4, 2022
If your doctor diagnoses you with mesothelioma, you might be hoping for a miracle cure. If your doctor tells you there is none, you might assume they are mistaken and that with all the advances made in medicine, surely there must be an answer. Unfortunately, there is not. What’s worse is that by the stage the illness makes itself known, you probably do not have long left. Statistics from the American Cancer Society (ACA) suggest the...Read More - Working with asbestos requires a lifetime of medical awareness
Sep 29, 2022
Some workplace risks are immediate and obvious. If you accidentally sever an electrical supply line, you could electrocute or burn yourself. If you are nearby when a tool or machine malfunctions, you might suffer a major injury as a result. However, some of the deadliest workplace risk factors will cause no immediate health consequences. You will have no idea of the harm your job has caused until years later when a doctor diagnoses you with...Read More - Asbestos: still in use at chlorine factories
Sep 28, 2022
Most people in Pennsylvania are already well aware of the dangers that asbestos poses to human beings. The general understanding is that you’re usually safe from the toxic effects as long as the asbestos isn’t drilled or screwed into or otherwise disturbed. But asbestos is still legally used in chlor-alkali plants, and this still has the potential to adversely affect the people who work in them and live near them. What makes asbestos dangerous? It’s...Read More - Common misconceptions about mesothelioma
Sep 22, 2022
When most people discuss mesothelioma, they may accidentally spread false information. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about this condition, how it occurs and treatment options. Understanding the truth about mesothelioma and asbestos will help you if you are diagnosed with this condition and allow you to take advantage of the legal options available. Myth: Smoking and mesothelioma are linked Smoking isn’t linked to this condition, and it does not increase your risk of...Read More - What is asbestosis?
Sep 9, 2022
Asbestos occurs naturally in mineral deposits all around the world, and humans have long used this natural substance as a fire retardant and form of insulation. There are mines that extract asbestos for use in different commercial applications and then send the raw asbestos to manufacturing facilities making items ranging from brake pads to water treatment chemicals. Although the federal government has begun talking about a ban on asbestos imports, there are still thousands of...Read More - Do you know the signs of mesothelioma?
Aug 23, 2022
Being diagnosed with a terminal condition like mesothelioma can be overwhelming to the patient and their loved ones. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit. Like with any condition, an early mesothelioma diagnosis is the best strategy for managing this deadly illness. As soon as you are positively diagnosed, your health care provider will devise a treatment plan that is tailored...Read More