The link between smoking and lung cancer is clear. There’s a reason that the tobacco industry has changed over the decades as people become more and more aware of the fact that smoking kills. That being said, it is important not to take things too far and assume that…
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Verdicts in favor of talcum powder victims keep coming in
For decades, people did not realize that talcum powder could cause cancer. Millions of people bought it. When used consistently, it has been linked to ovarian cancer. This is a very dangerous, aggressive disease. The majority of people who are diagnosed with it do not…
4 things you should know about peritoneal mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma develops after a person is exposed to asbestos and the fibers are either inhaled or swallowed. The cancer grows in the thin membranes around that person’s abdomen, called the peritoneum. The prognosis typically is not optimistic with this…
What superfoods are best for cancer patients?
If you have an aggressive form of cancer, like mesothelioma, you’re probably interested in doing everything you possibly can to fight the disease. While reports vary on the effectiveness of changing your diet, it certainly does not hurt to concentrate on eating…
Not just anyone can handle your father’s mesothelioma claim
Before it closed, Avondale shipyard employed many people in the area during its years of operation. The hours were long and the work was tough, but many people gained skills that took them through their careers whether they remained at the shipyard or moved on to…
What does asbestos pipe insulation look like?
You may have heard that asbestos was used in insulation, but it is not just standard home insulation you need to worry about. Asbestos was often used in pipe insulation, often for water pipes or heating pipes. It retains heat very effectively and is fire-resistant, so…
Asbestos that is friable is most dangerous
Several decades ago, it would not have been uncommon for you to hear about or come into close vicinity with products containing asbestos. Back then, even most home insulation contained the material. It existed (and still does, in many cases) in ceiling tiles,…
What are some early lung cancer symptoms?
One thing you always hear people say about cancer is that it is best to catch it early. This is especially true with aggressive and potentially fatal types of cancer. Remember, for both men and women, no type of cancer takes more lives annually than lung cancer. The…
Does talcum powder still contain asbestos?
You have probably heard about the dangers of talcum powder and its link to both lung cancer and ovarian cancer. The general risk for lung cancer comes from work-related inhalation of the fibers, while the risk for ovarian cancer comes from extensive home use of the…
How long do you live with mesothelioma?
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the first thing you should know is that every case is different. There are many factors in play here, such as what type of treatment you use and how far along the disease has progressed by the time it is caught. That being…
