There are multiple types of mesothelioma. One of the rarest is testicular mesothelioma. Just like the lung condition, this cancer may form as a result of exposure to asbestos. The cancer affects the tunica vaginalis, which lines the testicles. This form of...
MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Fighting For Asbestos Victims In Louisiana
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What to do if you’re exposed to asbestos
Many people are exposed to asbestos without their knowledge. Others, however, learn about exposure shortly after it happens. If you find yourself in this position, it’s critical that you take every step you can to protect your health. The first thing you should do is...
Companies skirting disposal laws could expose people to asbestos
People often conflate the word natural with safety. However, many of the most dangerous substances on the planet are naturally occurring. Many potent poisons come from plants, and even minerals in the ground can be toxic or produce dangerous levels of radiation....
This is how mesothelioma could impact your body
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is usually caused by exposure to asbestos, which damages the lungs through repeated injury and inflammation. It can crop up long after someone was exposed to the toxins that caused the illness. There are four kinds of...
Get familiar with these malignant mesothelioma risk factors
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are particularly insidious because it can take many years for symptoms to manifest. What this means is that you may already be quite ill before you know something is wrong. If there were a way to reduce your odds of...
New drug combination adds treatment option for mesothelioma patients
If you have mesothelioma or are being tested for it, there is some good news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a new drug combination that can be used to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. According to the report, the drugs ipilimumab and...
Recognize the signs of mesothelioma to get help sooner
If you are concerned about developing mesothelioma or believe that you have symptoms, it’s important for you to get the appropriate tests and to seek support. Mesothelioma mimics many other disorders and illnesses, so it’s vital that you let your medical provider know...
Biomarkers could help identify mesothelioma early in the future
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be concerned about your health (and have every right to be). You may also want to know how you ended up getting this disease. In most cases, people with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos at work or under other...
Do construction workers need to fear asbestos today?
Sure, asbestos was commonly used in the past, but it’s largely been prohibited for most home uses since the late 1970s. Why, then, would there be any reason to worry about the health consequences of asbestos exposure today for those working in construction? Simply...
Coping with lung disease in cold weather
Any kind of lung disease, whether it’s related to asbestos exposure or something else, can prove seriously limiting under the best of conditions. When the weather starts to get colder, however, your breathing problems may suddenly worsen. You can’t do anything about...