When talking about the health consequences of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma and lung cancer are what often come to mind. It can feel like the two terms are used interchangeably as they do bear many similarities when it comes to symptoms experienced. They are,...
Month: January 2023
Month: January 2023
3 surprising careers with a high risk of asbestos exposure
When it comes to asbestos exposure, you tend to expect this to happen to someone who spent their life working in construction on old buildings. It’s easy to build up a picture of a person building houses or industrial structures and fitting them with the...
Scientists eliminated mesothelioma in mice using drug implants
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that starts in the organ linings and then metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. It has a slow growth rate at first, which makes workers believe they have safely averted any medical consequences of their on-the-job...
Seeking help when things seem bleak after a mesothelioma diagnosis
There is no question that living with mesothelioma or another severe asbestos-related disease takes a monumental mental and emotional toll on a patient. It is, therefore, incredibly important to seek guidance and assistance if you’re ill and the world feels dark. ...
Can you reduce your risk level after asbestos exposure?
If you are exposed to asbestos, your risk level for mesothelioma and other diseases goes up dramatically. This doesn’t mean that people who don't have an obvious exposure have no risk. Asbestos does occur naturally, and everyone is going to be exposed to it to some...
The mental and emotional toll of asbestos-related disease
When individuals who are suffering from conditions that could have been prevented – had an individual, employer, company or government entity simply taken care to better ensure those individuals’ safety – they often start researching their legal options. While...