People are often well aware that asbestos is a dangerous material that can lead to fatal cancer and lung disease. The problem, though, is that they simply don’t know all of the ways that asbestos has been used. It’s good to know that it’s dangerous, but where does…
Month: February 2018
Mesothelioma and issues with making the right diagnosis
Mesothelioma is widely known as an aggressive, often deadly type of cancer. Part of the reason for this is that it can be hard to identify and diagnose. By the time it’s found, it has already progressed to a late stage and treatment is difficult. One issue is that…
The right advocate is crucial for your mesothelioma case
You are probably numb and maybe a little frightened. A diagnosis of mesothelioma is a terrifying thing, and the details your doctor gave you may have seemed overwhelming. While there are new and promising treatments available, there is no cure yet. In…
How do chemicals enter the body?
Chemical hazards come in many forms, such as asbestos, acids and certain vapors. Chemicals have the potential to enter the body and can cause harm ranging from breaking out into rashes to developing life-threatening illnesses. Chemicals enter the body in several ways….
Common injuries caused by talcum powder use
Talcum powder has been in the news for years now. There have been hundreds of cases filed against Johnson & Johnson for their talcum powder products. Thousands of women have come forward complaining about talcum powder and how it has sickened them. Issues have…
Death rates for cancer are dropping
The death rates for cancer are dropping in the United States. The American Cancer Society released a new report earlier in the month of January that shows a slight drop in the cancer death rate for deaths per 100,000 people. The rate is adjusted for age. The rate has…