MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR ASBESTOS VICTIMS IN LOUISIANA
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
When looking out for lung cancer symptoms, it’s natural for people to consider the symptoms that impact the lungs directly, such as trouble breathing or frequent coughing. While it is important to keep these issues in mind and pay attention to them, it’s also…
If you spent several years working in an industry in which you were exposed to high concentrations of asbestos on a regular basis, you may already be aware of the possibility of receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma, which is a fatal cancer attributed to this…