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...
Month: August 2021
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...