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Few people would willingly work with asbestos these days. Those that do should only do so if their employer provides them with full safety gear. Yet a few decades back, plenty of people happily went off to work with asbestos each day, blindly unaware of the…

Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral substance that has played a role in various industries for decades or, in some cases, centuries. However, modern medical science has drawn a direct correlation between asbestos exposure and several severe illnesses, including…

If you’re diagnosed with mesothelioma, the first thing they’ll probably tell you is whether you have pleural mesothelioma or peritoneal mesothelioma. The first is the most common type, which impacts your lungs and respiratory system, while the second is a type that…

A new finding by researchers at the University of Colorado may prove to be cause for hope in the effort to successfully treat mesothelioma. The team of researchers from the U.S. and abroad found that a particular protein (Hand2) that is active in embryos appears to be…

A diagnosis of lung cancer can be devastating. For people whose cancer is in the advanced stages, the best way to access the latest treatments may be to join a clinical trial. These trials not only allow patients to receive cutting-edge drugs and other treatments…

Like all other personal injury claims, there is a legal window within which you are allowed to file a lawsuit in court seeking compensation for mesothelioma arising from asbestos exposure. It is known as the statute of limitations, and it varies depending on your…

When you think about asbestos exposure, you may imagine workers who are coming directly into contact with the fibers. It’s not just them who are at risk, though. Others, like their family members and children, may also have been exposed to asbestos and the fibers that…

You do not have to be directly exposed to asbestos to suffer its negative effects. Secondary exposure is as harmful, and you may be at risk of developing asbestos-related ailments despite not being primarily exposed to asbestos. If you are a victim of secondary…

Many people exposed to asbestos worked with this dangerous mineral substance. Whether they worked on Navy vessels during their early career or handled insulation in a manufacturing facility, they may have inhaled asbestos that eventually could cause serious illnesses…

In 2022, we all know that asbestos can lead to a lot of very serious diseases. It can cause cancer, such as mesothelioma or respiratory diseases. It’s a very dangerous compound that is often fatal, and people are always advised to avoid it if they can. From a modern…