At this point, it is well known that asbestos causes cancer, specifically mesothelioma. Not only is asbestos dangerous for those who work around it, it is also possible for people who work at asbestos-contaminated workplaces to bring home particles of the substance to...
Month: July 2020
Why Navy veterans have a higher risk of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that affects a lot of veterans. When it comes to mesothelioma cases, over 30% of all patients are veterans. For sailors in the military, the risk is higher than other service members. Most veteran patients were sailors in...
Is it possible to catch mesothelioma early?
Mesothelioma is an often aggressive form of cancer that affects lung, stomach or heart tissue. Like all types of cancer, early detection of mesothelioma greatly increases a person’s chances of recovering completely. Unfortunately, though, mesothelioma typically has a...
Detecting lung cancer in its earlier stages
A severe illness such as lung cancer may begin to develop when an individual works in a hazardous environment. Its symptoms and effects, however, may not show up until several years later, in some cases, even after a former employee has retired from the job. Lung...