Johnson and Johnson (J&J) continue to fight allegations that its talcum powder for babies contained asbestos and led to people suffering mesothelioma. There have been many twists and turns in the story. Whenever a court awards claimants compensation, J&J goes...
Year: 2021
Does benzene exposure cause cancer?
Exposure to benzene can occur at work or simply by being a member of a community where benzene is found. Workers can be exposed to benzene in industries such as the rubber industry, oil refineries, chemical plants, shoe manufacturers, etc. Less common industries that...
Seeking compensation for cutting-edge mesothelioma treatments
By the time that a worker exposed to asbestos on the job develops mesothelioma, they have probably already moved on to another job or even retired. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the organ linings that usually proves fatal within five years of diagnosis. It is notorious...
Can treatment slow the progression of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a unique type of cancer. An individual's exposure to asbestos often causes the condition. It unsuspectingly wreaks havoc on a patient's body for years until rearing its ugly head once it's at its later stages. Doctors often give their mesothelioma...
Managing summer hazards when you have lung cancer
When you have mesothelioma or another form of lung cancer, managing your day-to-day condition is already difficult. It only gets harder when summer starts. While cold weather can also present problems for those suffering from lung conditions, the heat and air...
Why was asbestos used in the first place?
For all of the suffering asbestos has inflicted on the public, it's natural to wonder why it was ever used in the first place. A brief look at the history of the substance reveals not only its useful properties but also the negligence surrounding its use that has...
How to handle your allergies when you have mesothelioma
If you are living with mesothelioma, you already struggle with many aspects of your daily life. One thing that can make mesothelioma patients’ lives even harder is exposure to allergens in the home and outdoors. While mesothelioma can affect different organs in the...
What is Benzene, and what makes it so dangerous for humans?
Benzene is an organic chemical compound. It’s also known as C6H6 to chemists and in laboratories. This dangerous chemical is light yellow or colorless and has a sweet odor. Unfortunately, it is also highly flammable and may be misleading to those who aren’t familiar...
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
With many types of cancer, including mesothelioma, early treatment can be a life-saver. The sooner the disease is identified and treatment begins, the better your odds of recovery. Unfortunately, many of the signs and symptoms are subtle or do not become apparent...
Can improper asbestos abatement protocols lead to mesothelioma?
Many individuals only discover that their homes or places of business have asbestos when they come across the white powdery substance when tooling around on their premises. Once discovered, you'll need to have an abatement process performed by a trained technician...