Asbestos-related Diseases

The presence of asbestos in a home or work facility puts people at risk for diseases such as mesothelioma. In fact, about 80% of those with this deadly form of cancer contracted this condition through exposure to asbestos. Asbestos in homes is not as widely publicized...

The dangers related to asbestos are well-known in the United States, and as a result companies are slowly phasing out asbestos use in many industries. However, depending on where you work, your exposure risk may still be very high. For example, army veterans and...

Firefighter exposure to asbestos continues, even though laws have limited many of its uses due to the substance's known carcinogenic qualities. According to the National Cancer Institute, the asbestos used in buildings pre-legislation can harm rescue workers as the...

Asbestos exposure remains a veritable "bogeyman" to many people in St. Louis. This is likely because the condition most commonly associated with it is cancer. Many of those exposed to asbestos may feel as though they were able to dodge a significant bullet if they do...

Asbestosis is a chronic respiratory disease in which you develop permanent scarring of your lung tissues. Unlike mesothelioma, asbestosis is not itself a cancer. Nevertheless it can lead to a variety of malignant conditions, including mesothelioma.  As a construction...

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...

Missouri workers like you know that working with asbestos is dangerous. Unfortunately, there are still some industries in the state that use asbestos. Also, many older buildings used asbestos in the construction. This means you may face exposure without even knowing...

You already know that certain occupations can put you at risk for asbestos exposure. You may also know that if you work in one of these professions, there is a risk that you could expose your family to asbestos by carrying fibers home on your clothes. However, what if...

Bronchoscopy is a procedure used to diagnose severe lung diseases, such as those related to asbestos. A bronchoscope is a thin tube with a small camera and a light attached. Your doctor inserts it into your throat and down into the airways of your lungs. This allows...