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You’re at work when you find out you’re going to be working around asbestos. Everyone knows in advance. They know the risk and the dangers. Then your boss hands you a standard paper dust mask from the nearest big-box hardware store. He or she assures you that it’ll be…

You find asbestos in your home’s insulation during a renovation project. You know the grave dangers of asbestos, which can lead to respiratory issues and a type of cancer known as mesothelioma. That cancer is famous for its aggressive nature, and it is often fatal to…

You’re diagnosed with lung cancer, and you’re shocked. Yes, you have smoked a handful of cigars, but only on special occasions. Perhaps you have smoked a dozen in your life. You certainly do not smoke cigarettes or anything else on a regular basis, and you never have….

People are often well aware that asbestos is a dangerous material that can lead to fatal cancer and lung disease. The problem, though, is that they simply don’t know all of the ways that asbestos has been used. It’s good to know that it’s dangerous, but where does…

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…