lung cancer

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…

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…

Lung cancer is a serious public health threat in Louisiana, the state with the highest rate of the disease in the country. One of the related problems is mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs or other thoracic organs. This particular…

Lung cancer is a serious problem in Louisiana. The Bayou State leads the nation in new cases of the disease, which may be connected to the level of pollutants in the environment from chemical factories and other facilities in the Mississippi River Valley. People in…

No matter what one’s political views are about the government, its job is to protect its citizens. Most people in Louisiana can agree with that because, in some ways, residents of the Bayou State need extra protection when it comes to matters of public health. But a…

As you may already know, asbestos is a highly dangerous material that often leads to lung cancer and other respiratory conditions. Contrary to popular belief, many products and industries still use asbestos. For example, brake pads used in the automotive industry may…

Perhaps few types of cancer carry as much stigma as lung cancer. If doctors have diagnosed you with lung cancer, chances are you have heard comments from ill-informed people implying that you got what you deserved for smoking cigarettes. While you may not have been…

Louisiana has had one of the highest rates of lung cancer among the states in the nation for many years. Some residents blame ‘Chemical Alley,’ as the stretch of the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge is known due to the high concentration of chemical plants….

New Orleans had a Pirates’ Alley and a Dutch Alley, but the city is better known for its streets and avenues now. The nearby Mississippi River Valley has been called several names ending in “Alley,” and none of them are positive. Cancer Alley, Death Alley and Chemical…

Lung illness has become unfortunately common in Louisiana. The state often leads the national average in the instances of lung cancer, mesothelioma and other ailments of the respiratory system. Many experts have blamed the various chemical industries along the…