As you may already know, asbestos is a highly dangerous material that often leads to lung cancer and other respiratory conditions. Contrary to popular belief, many products and industries still use asbestos. For example, brake pads used in the automotive industry may...
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Nonsmokers at greater risk of lung cancer
Perhaps few types of cancer carry as much stigma as lung cancer. If doctors have diagnosed you with lung cancer, chances are you have heard comments from ill-informed people implying that you got what you deserved for smoking cigarettes. While you may not have been...
New study may change lung cancer screening recommendations
Louisiana has had one of the highest rates of lung cancer among the states in the nation for many years. Some residents blame 'Chemical Alley,' as the stretch of the Mississippi River south of Baton Rouge is known due to the high concentration of chemical plants....
Louisiana residents put pressure on factories in Chemical Alley
New Orleans had a Pirates' Alley and a Dutch Alley, but the city is better known for its streets and avenues now. The nearby Mississippi River Valley has been called several names ending in "Alley," and none of them are positive. Cancer Alley, Death Alley and Chemical...
Vaping causes lung health concerns in Louisiana
Lung illness has become unfortunately common in Louisiana. The state often leads the national average in the instances of lung cancer, mesothelioma and other ailments of the respiratory system. Many experts have blamed the various chemical industries along the...
Lawsuit targets factory in the infamous Cancer Alley
Clean air and clean water are often considered a human right. But the reality is that some places have better or worse air quality, and that can have a real cost on quality of life. Those costs may also be medical expenses if people suffer from lung cancer, asthma and...
Questions to ask about treatment after a lung cancer diagnosis
You never want to hear these three words from your doctor: "You have cancer." This will turn your life upside down, as you'll have many concerns about your health and what's to come in the near future. If you're diagnosed with lung cancer, it's imperative to work...
Watch for these signs and symptoms of lung cancer
Lung cancer is a serious disease that is typically accompanied by a variety of signs and symptoms. If you're in-tune with your health, it's easier to pinpoint these signs and hopefully catch the cancer before it spreads to other parts of your body. The most common...
Lung cancer patient may finally get the right to sue
A man experienced problems breathing to the point he could barely function. He went to his doctor, who gave him a physical and told him everything was fine. Now he has terminal lung cancer, and he cannot even sue the practice that failed to diagnose him. This is a...
New Orleans residents fight a possible cancer threat underwater
The Mississippi River Valley's end in Louisiana has been the heart of the economy in the Deep South for centuries. Although the water has brought a lot of commerce and transportation options, factories and refineries on parts of the river now nicknamed "Chemical...