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Mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is generally fatal, due to the fact that it is usually not diagnosed until the disease is very advanced. This is significant, as each year an estimated 3,000 people are newly diagnosed with late-stage…

Our readers in Louisiana have no doubt heard about “mesothelioma” before, but many people do not know what, exactly, this illness is. For those who have been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma, or even those who think they might have the disease, it…

By now our readers in Louisiana know what the material “asbestos” is and that exposure to the material can potentially result in severe, long-term health issues. However, many people may not realize that the potential to be exposed to asbestos may be higher in certain…

Welding is a noble profession that is necessary in the construction of much of our society’s infrastructure. Without welders, our nation wouldn’t be where it is today. And it’s a steady profession with a significant portion of the population in the Baton Rouge area…

Before 1980, asbestos was commonly found in building products used in the construction of commercial and residential structures because of its versatility and cost. Construction workers engaged in altering or demolishing these structures and the original workers are…

The risks of asbestos in construction materials and in vehicle parts, like brake pads, is well-known. But there may be a link between asbestos-related diseases and routine products such as talcum powder. A federal court judge recently allowed thousands of plaintiffs…

Asbestos is a dangerous material that time and again has been linked to serious diseases and cancers, including mesothelioma. Yet, despite knowledge of the dangers, asbestos is still used in many industries. This puts those workers at serious risk of harm that could…

Mesothelioma destroys families. The sad reality is that this disease often isn’t detected until its later stages, which means that sufferers are often left with limited treatment options, and their survival rates may be dramatically decreased. This can leave victims…

Being diagnosed with cancer is nothing short of terrifying. It’s something that we all know is a very real possibility, but we hope that it never becomes reality. So, when it does, you can find yourself reeling. You might struggle to figure out how to move forward…

If you’re like a lot of people in our area, then your parents spent much of their lives working hard in blue-collar professions to make a living. Many worked in shipyards and chemical manufacturing, which seemed like good work at the time. Yet, as the years passed,…