If you notice signs of mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease, you’ll need to work out where it came from. If a scroll back through your job history includes time working with ships, that could be a good place to start. Ships used to use a lot of asbestos…
Month: April 2023
Can you cure mesothelioma?
When the doctor diagnoses you with mesothelioma, you might not believe them when they say there is no cure. First, you want to make sure you have your definitions correct. A cure means the cancer is gone, and you don’t need to worry about it again. That’s what the…
How to protect yourself from asbestos when remodeling
Many old homes were made with asbestos. Asbestos was once a commonly used material used for home insulation. The asbestos insulation often helped reduce fires because of its heat resistance. Unfortunately, asbestos is also a very dangerous mineral. People who are…
What to do if you’re exposed to asbestos
Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that, if exposed, could create medical complications in victims years into the future. Because asbestos was once used in everyday products and building materials, exposure is probably more common than you realize. What…
Congress to reconsider banning asbestos from the U.S.
Asbestos has caused thousands of cases of mesothelioma and other deadly diseases. Still, the United States has not banned the substance even though dozens of other nations have. Banning asbestos has come under scrutiny and debate over the past few decades to no avail….