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...
Year: 2021
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...
Did you get the right asbestos PPE?
If you’re exposed to asbestos at work, your boss may recognize it and give you personal protection equipment (PPE) that is intended to keep you safe. It’s common for those in home renovation and maintenance careers to encounter asbestos in older buildings, for...
What is the latest on talc-related mesothelioma?
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...