Not all lung cancer is the same. The part of the lung where a tumor develops can have an effect on the symptoms as well as determine the necessary treatment. Occasionally (in up to 5% of lung cancers), a tumor will develop in the upper area of a lung. If it’s higher...
Year: 2022
Year: 2022
When can asbestos be ingested through drinking water?
We’ve all seen enough examples of cities in the U.S. with water that’s too contaminated to drink to know that the safety of drinking water is often dependent on how good an area’s infrastructure is. As that infrastructure gets older, if it’s not repaired or replaced,...
Asbestos exposure and military housing
Military members assume the government is doing what’s necessary to keep them safe. Many servicemembers don’t realize how little oversight there is to some aspects of military life. Unfortunately, this lack of oversight can negatively impact the servicemember and...
Prisoners may end up exposed to asbestos while working
Working with asbestos is dangerous. This naturally-occurring mineral substance is a known human carcinogen, and there is no safe level of exposure. However, it also has many uses in the industrial world, so companies decide to use asbestos anyway. Workers who handle...
Immunotherapy before surgery may benefit mesothelioma patients
Mesothelioma is a deadly and aggressive form of cancer. It develops in the lining of the organs, and many people die not long after their diagnosis. The short-term mortality rate for mesothelioma is so high in part because the cancer is so difficult to treat. It takes...
3 things you should know about asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber that was once used for a lot of applications. While asbestos mining stopped in the United States, it’s still found in various places in this country. Before the dangers of asbestos were known, it was used in many products...
2 tips for living with mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a terminal and aggressive cancer that can be hard to cope with. The symptoms usually come on suddenly and profoundly impact how you live your life. Once you’re diagnosed with this condition, your focus may become making memories with your loved ones....
Could a new imaging technique speed up mesothelioma diagnosis?
People would prefer to never hear their doctor under the word cancer when diagnosing them. However, getting an accurate diagnosis as quickly as possible opens up the best options for treatment. Especially for those with a potentially deadly form of cancer, like...
Renovation teams may have high asbestos risks
Prior to the 1980s, those who had the highest asbestos risks often worked in construction or related fields. Asbestos was often used in materials like tiles or insulation that was wrapped around pipes. People who worked with these materials every day, or in an...
Is trouble breathing a symptom of lung cancer?
With lung cancer, as with most other types of cancer, it is beneficial to spot the signs and symptoms as early as you possibly can. The sooner you can get started on a treatment program, the better your odds of recovering from the type of cancer that you’ve developed....