Month: May 2021

It’s a common belief that people who suffer from asbestos-related illnesses worked in construction or shipyards. Most people wouldn’t associate it with having worked in a theater. However, from the 1950s through the 1980s, manufacturers used asbestos to make the…

Advice regarding safety around asbestos is often focused on what you can do in advance. If you know you’ll be working around it, for instance, you can buy a properly-rated mask to keep yourself safe. But what if the exposure already happened? Maybe you were unaware…

When you first receive the news, a cancer diagnosis can feel like the worst news possible. However, many people with cancer can undergo treatment that kills the cancer cells, stops the spread to tissue and allows them to go into remission. Although there is no single…

When people talk about the signs and symptoms of mesothelioma, they often focus on issues like having trouble breathing or swallowing. They may mention having a persistent cough or a hoarse voice. All of these symptoms really seem to relate to the disease and the way…

You know that working around asbestos is dangerous, but there’s no choice in your line of work. You’re often around old buildings, working on remodeling projects, and there’s often asbestos in these buildings. To help, your boss gives everyone a generous supply of…

While the U.S. has not produced asbestos in nearly 20 years, the country continues to import it. Doing so ensures that some American families will continue to suffer from the fatal effects caused by this mineral, namely via the incurable cancer known as mesothelioma….