Prolonged asbestos exposure in Illinois may cause mesothelioma, a rare cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs, heart, or stomach. Asbestos is a natural substance made of flexible fibers still used in many products today, including vinyl tiles and insulation....
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Risks of asbestos exposure
Asbestos is a carcinogenic compound that was once used in a number of industries to provide insulation and heat resistance. Although many manufactures have transitioned away from asbestos components, asbestos can still be a threat in a number of situations. Residents...
Are some workers at a risk for asbestos exposure?
At one time, asbestos in buildings was common. Tiles, roofing material, and insulation all contained it. Asbestos exposure could cause mesothelioma cancer, which is the main reason why the substance is no longer so commonplace. Unfortunately, older homes and...
Pleurectomy decortication gives hope to mesothelioma patients
Being diagnosed with cancer is tough enough for Illinois residents who often have to fight insurance companies and their employers to pay for treatments to fight the disease. Mesothelioma is one of the most deadly forms of cancer, but patients may now have some...
The Risks of Exposure to Asbestos
Asbestos is a hazardous material that many manufacturers may use in their workforce, even in Bloomington, Illinois. You run the risk of exposure to this harmful material if you work for one of these manufacturers. Other risks of exposure come from working with floor...
What is pediatric mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that typically affects adults. However, it is also diagnosed in a small number of children in Illinois and across the United States each year. Here are some of the characteristics of pediatric mesothelioma. In adults, mesothelioma is most...
New treatment offers hope for mesothelioma victims
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the combined use of two drugs as a primary treatment for mesothelioma that is inoperable. The FDA approved the combination of Opdivo with Yervoy as a primary treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma, or...
CARD sees no decline in patients with asbestos-related diseases
Asbestos is a mineral that used to be treasured for its durability and resistance to heat. Many older buildings still have asbestos-containing insulation around their pipes, for instance. The problem is that asbestos is a threat. Many workers in Illinois and across...
Mesothelioma risk in welders
Welding in Illinois and throughout the country involves working around intense heat using a rod often coated with asbestos. The coating is supposed to keep the rod from getting damaged by fire. However, the asbestos coating can lead to mesothelioma in workers....
Mesothelioma rates decline slightly over past decade
Mesothelioma is a serious concern for people in Illinois, especially those who previously worked with asbestos on the job. The rare cancer of the lining of the lungs or other major organs can develop years or decades after the initial exposure. Of course, mesothelioma...
