Giving Victims A Voice
Asbestos exposure can impact your health and leave you battling symptoms that could develop into chronic illnesses. Even a minor presence of asbestos can have dangerous consequences, particularly if you or other family members already experience respiratory issues....
Many people are aware of the dangers of asbestos. It was a commonly used material due to the fact that it is a naturally occurring mineral, is a good insulator and is resistant to corrosion and fire. However, it is now known that asbestos exposure results in long-term...
Whether you have a risky job with a high chance of using building materials or just live in an older house, you may have heard of asbestos. Due to the health risks associated with asbestos fibers, you should always stay aware of why working near this material is...
After years of looking into it, scientists now know that home and work environments can have a negative impact on people's health. Not only that, but they can play a role in cancer development, too. Consider the case of asbestos, for example. According to research,...
When you think of the health risks of asbestos exposure, you likely think of mesothelioma, incurable cancer that attacks the lining of your chest and stomach. While it is true that breathing in the microscopic fibers asbestos produces when it deteriorates can lead to...
After learning about your potential asbestos exposure, or after receiving a diagnosis for mesothelioma, you may want to know as much as possible about the fibrous material and cancer it causes. For instance, what mesothelioma treatment options should you consider?...
Many workers have likely heard of the dangers of asbestos at least vaguely over the years, even if you may not have heard of anything too detailed. After all, asbestos is a big potential health hazard. What makes it even more of a risk is the fact that you can still...
Although the federal government now regulates asbestos use and the use of asbestos-containing products, workers may encounter this potentially dangerous mineral product in the workplace. Prolonged exposure to asbestos may result in serious lung-related diseases,...
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is resistant to heat and flame. For this reason, it was once common in home building materials. Unfortunately, however, inhaling asbestos fibers can cause life-threatening lung diseases. Once the government realized the...
The mesothelium is a thin membrane that surrounds most of the major organs inside your body, including your lungs, heart and stomach. Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that targets the mesothelium. While it may affect any area of the body that has...
