Asbestos is a substance which is found under the ground, and is a fibrous, crystalline mineral. Asbestos is mined, then compacted in mills into a powder which contains microscopic fibers. Originally, asbestos was used in factories, as well as in shipyards, as a heat insulator and fireproofing material, as well as in many other applications. [...]
While there are plenty of dangers in our modern world, the buildings where we spend hundreds of thousands of hours working—as well as our homes, in some cases—could potentially be harming our health. Corporate buildings constructed prior to the 1980’s tend to have many components which contain asbestos, including fireproofing materials applied on steel beams [...]
There are approximately 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma diagnosed every year in the United States, and while mesothelioma rates have reduced slightly in the United States, they continue to increase in other countries. Most cases of mesothelioma are directly related to work-exposure to asbestos, which is used in a wide range of industries. While chemotherapy [...]
Those who have been exposed to asbestos, and later developed mesothelioma or other cancers, can sometimes complement their medical treatments with vitamins, herbal supplements or other types of therapeutic supplements, to avoid side effects and increase the chance of survival. Considering that Americans spent more than $20 billion on dietary supplements in 2015, it appears [...]
Thousands of people die every year from asbestos-related diseases. Several conditions can be linked to asbestos exposure, and this can lead to some confusion as to what the different conditions are, and the effects that they have on people that have to live with them. To clear up some of the confusion, we are going [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that often develops in either the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. In 2017, the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) reported that up to 2800 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each and every year. This deadly disease is often contracted after being exposed to asbestos [...]
As you may know, Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which affects the lining of the internal organs of the body. Unfortunately, there are myths floating around about this disease, so at times it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. In order to get the facts straight, here we will dispel 10 popular [...]
Think asbestos is currently a banned substance in the United States? Think again. While it’s clear that those who have been exposed to asbestos are at a higher risk for developing mesothelioma, the substance itself has not been outlawed in the United States. Sadly, many Americans think that this is a health problem from the [...]
Mesothelioma is a particularly destructive lung cancer that up until now has had a bleak outlook. It is also possible for it to occur in the stomach lining and heart although this is less common as it is usually caused by the particles found in asbestos, which are inhaled into the lungs. Symptoms develop over [...]
Early diagnosis of mesothelioma is critical for optimizing a patient’s chances of surviving this aggressive disease. Mesothelioma, a type of cancer associated almost exclusively with exposure to asbestos, is very rare and lethal.Detecting it early can make a big difference in the patient’s quality of life and of battling this disease, yet, this is often [...]