If you are reading this post, chances are you already know much about asbestos and its harmful effects. For the uninformed, asbestos is a fibrous mineral once used in many of our nation's industries. When dust or particles from asbestos enter the lungs, it can cause...
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How storm damage cleanup can cause asbestos exposure
Nearly any adult in Louisiana remembers the day Hurricane Katrina made landfall and wreaked havoc through this state in 2005. It’s hard to believe that was more than 15 years ago when so many New Orleans residents lost their homes and businesses were wiped out. One...
What are the differences between lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma?
When people think about asbestos exposure and how it affects them, one of the common diseases that comes up is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a disease that affects the lungs, and it is a type of cancer. However, this is not the same as saying that a person has lung...
When might a worker exposed to asbestos notice lung issues?
Quite a few people understand that exposure to asbestos can be incredibly dangerous for workers and their family members. What might confuse people is that asbestos, unlike many other carcinogens, can take a long time to produce negative medical impacts for workers....
What illnesses can I get from asbestos exposure?
Asbestos exposure can result in several different illnesses victims who believe they may have been exposed to the dangerous material should be familiar with. Victims and their families should also be aware of the legal options available that may protect them if they...
Welders face an increased risk of developing lung cancer
Welding is a noble profession that is necessary in the construction of much of our society’s infrastructure. Without welders, our nation wouldn’t be where it is today. And it’s a steady profession with a significant portion of the population in the Baton Rouge area...
Four steps to dealing with your cancer diagnosis
Being diagnosed with cancer is nothing short of terrifying. It’s something that we all know is a very real possibility, but we hope that it never becomes reality. So, when it does, you can find yourself reeling. You might struggle to figure out how to move forward...
Cancer screenings are coming to the Delta Region
Lung cancer is a serious public health threat in Louisiana, the state with the highest rate of the disease in the country. One of the related problems is mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs or other thoracic organs. This particular...
New technology makes lung cancer surgery more effective
Lung cancer is a serious problem in Louisiana. The Bayou State leads the nation in new cases of the disease, which may be connected to the level of pollutants in the environment from chemical factories and other facilities in the Mississippi River Valley. People in...
Cancer Alley may not be regulated well enough
No matter what one's political views are about the government, its job is to protect its citizens. Most people in Louisiana can agree with that because, in some ways, residents of the Bayou State need extra protection when it comes to matters of public health. But a...