It is common to believe that mesothelioma is a lung cancer. While it is true that the disease can affect the lungs, that is not the only part of the body susceptible to this cancer. The Mayo Clinic explains there are multiple types of mesothelioma. It can impact the...
Signs of asbestos exposure
While the U.S. has long since banned asbestos in construction materials, the potential exposure still exists. According to Asebestos.com, approximately 39,000 Americans die annually due to asbestos-related diseases. Unfortunately, symptoms of exposure may take decades...
How does asbestos get into a person’s lungs?
Scientists, doctors and public health professionals have long decried the potential dangers of asbestos exposure. Indeed, if you work with or near asbestos, you might have an increased likelihood of developing life-threatening diseases, such as asbestosis and certain...
