Nationwide Mesothelioma And Asbestos Injury Blog
Children and asbestos: What you need to know
Typically, those who suffer from asbestos-related diseases are adults. That’s because in most cases, they are exposed to the fibers through their work. However, when children are exposed to asbestos, they’re more vulnerable to the effects than adults are. Whether...
How many people recover from mesothelioma?
If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, there are sometimes ways to treat it with chemotherapy or surgery, even if there is currently no cure. Like other types of cancer, there's no guarantee that these treatments will work, but you may have options. It's...
Those working on Navy ships may have had asbestos exposure
There is no question that military service comes at the expense of personal safety. Those who serve the country in the Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard or Air Force put their own lives at risk in the service of the United States, its territories and its allies....
Could Johnson & Johnson’s history help your talc cancer claim?
Talcum powder was once a bathroom essential. Parents would advise their children to put it in their underwear before gym class or after a shower to fight sweat and odor. Given that people referred to it as "baby powder," it is not surprising that many parents also...
Delays in treatment can be deadly for asbestos victims
People who are suffering from any asbestos-related illness need to get treatment as quickly as possible. Some conditions, such as mesothelioma, may take a while to appear. But, they worsen rapidly once they’re evident. There’s a lawsuit in Montana now that’s looking...
I’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma: What should I do?
Nothing can be devastating like being diagnosed with a life-altering condition. If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important that you have a clear action plan. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops when an individual is exposed to asbestos –...
How small are asbestos particles?
One of the challenging things about asbestos is that the particles are incredibly small. People who are tearing out old tiles or insulation often wonder if they're going to be able to spot asbestos if it's contained in those products. They assume that they’ll see it...
Talc claims still challenging Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson has been facing litigation for years over claims that talc in their beauty and personal care products has been causing mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. While the company maintains that independent experts claim this can’t happen, many of the...
5 histological types of mesothelioma to know
If you could have mesothelioma, you may know that there are four general areas where mesothelioma may affect you. Each of these areas has its own diagnostic term. For example, pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects...
The relationship between asbestos and pleural fibrosis
Pleural fibrosis is an asbestos-related disease that is generally caused by exposure to a chemically and structurally unique type of material known as Libby amphibole asbestos. “Asbestos” is actually a loose term that describes a few different kinds of fibers. A...
