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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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

Mesothelioma is often deadly, as it’s a very aggressive type of cancer. It often occurs in the lungs, and it’s been linked to asbestos exposure. The risk is severe, which is why asbestos is no longer allowed to be used in building materials the way it once was. If…

If you watched your father, grandfather or uncles die of cancers related to their exposure to asbestos while working in the shipyards or other industries of Louisiana, it was likely an emotional and frustrating time. From the first diagnosis, you may have learned that…

As of 1989, the use of asbestos in new items is illegal based on a ban set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Items created prior to 1989 can still use asbestos. One of the most common places asbestos was used was in materials to build houses….

Going to work each day should not be worrisome. You shouldn’t have to think about possibly developing a disease that could disable you. But, some professions are like this. There are some inherently dangerous professions out there that can cause many workers to become…

The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) has unflattering words for Louisiana, saying that its courts are unbalanced, the litigation unnecessary and the governor an instigator. The Foundation blames the governor for encouraging lawyers to file lawsuits over…