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Louisiana readers may be aware of the connections between the use of certain types of talc powders and the development of cancer. A recent successful lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for the diagnosis of an asbestos-related cancer could lead to more lawsuits…

Experts have been wondering if there is a link between alcohol and lung cancer since the 1980s. If you already feel skeptical that they could find one, you are not alone. However, multiple studies have now suggested that such a link does exist, that drinking alcohol…

Exposure to asbestos can happen in rather unexpected ways. For instance, studies have found that some makeups contain asbestos particles. Few people expect that, and it was shocking when the news broke. That said, asbestos exposure usually happens in a number of more…

A diagnosis of mesothelioma tells you what the underlying issue is, but that alone does not tell you what treatment options will be used or what chances you have to beat this disease. Mesothelioma can be either resectable or unresectable. What is the difference? This…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…