Managing nausea when you’re undergoing chemo for mesothelioma
There’s absolutely nothing pleasant about chemotherapy – but one of the things that people find hardest about their treatment is their constant nausea. How do you cope? The best things you can do (and the things you shouldn’t do) may surprise you. Here are some tips:...
Supporting a loved one with an asbestos-related illness
A mesothelioma diagnosis can be distressing for the affected party and their friends and family members. The first crucial step is to ensure that the person has prompt medical treatment. However, the necessary support does not stop there. Often, the loved ones of...
Mesothelioma warning signs: What are the earliest symptoms of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that commonly affects the linings of the lungs or the abdomen. This cancer develops when an individual inhales or swallows asbestos fibers and can take 20 to 60 years to manifest after exposure. If you have been diagnosed with...
Asbestos exposure can lead to more than mesothelioma
Exposure to asbestos is often associated with mesothelioma. However, this isn’t the only condition that can result from asbestos exposure. While asbestos isn’t as common today as it was in the past, there are still people who are dealing with the impacts of previous...
3 jobs that can result in dangerous levels of benzene exposure
Benzene is a relatively common chemical. It is present in numerous consumer products and many different professional environments. Despite how common it is, benzene is a dangerous chemical. Long-term benzene exposure can cause damage to the bone marrow and affect the...
Can young people get mesothelioma?
It often feels like mesothelioma is a type of cancer that people only get when they’re moving toward old age or at least retirement age. It doesn’t appear to impact young people the same way. Does this mean they can’t get it? What you’re really seeing here is the...
Do you have mesothelioma?: What to know about asbestos trusts
As someone suffering from mesothelioma, your doctor has already explained how your condition will likely progress -- and you know that treatment isn’t cheap. Providing for your own needs and the needs of your family isn’t easy, but an asbestos trust may help. How...
PIRG calls for a complete ban on asbestos in the U.S.
The United States Public Interest Group (U.S. PIRG), a national nonprofit organization focused on effectuating change in Washington, D.C., announced their efforts to convince lawmakers to support a bill that would finally fully ban the use of asbestos in the U.S. They...
What is secondary exposure to asbestos exposure?
Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause mesothelioma, a chronic lung disease that results in lung tissue scarring, and other diseases. Most people suffering from mesothelioma acquired it on the job before regulations on the use of asbestos were put in place. However,...
3 ways that employers can protect workers from asbestos on the job
Asbestos is a very dangerous substance. Although it has long been used in many industries, the federal government now recognizes that there is no safe level of exposure to this mineral substance. Whether you work at a remodeling company or as a shipfitter, your work...
