Autumn can pose unique challenges for lung cancer patients

If you are a lung cancer sufferer from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related conditions, all four seasons of the year present different health concerns for you and your well-being. This blog focuses on the health concerns you can face during mid-autumn – from…

Lung cancer during pregnancy is on the rise

You may be pregnant when you recently discover you’ve developed lung cancer. As devastating as this may be, you’re far from alone: Lung cancer is increasingly being detected in young women, and many are diagnosed during pregnancy. If you’re in this situation,…

Mesothelioma and improper asbestos disposal

The disposal of asbestos is something that must be handled in a very precise manner. Failing to do this can lead to people around the asbestos being exposed to the substance. Exposure to asbestos is problematic because the symptoms of…

How can ships cause asbestos-induced illness?

Anyone alive a few decades ago could have found themselves exposed to asbestos in their home. Yet often, those discovering asbestos has adversely affected them came into contact with it through their work. One industry where this was particularly common…

The history of asbestos death and diseases

For years, asbestos was used in practically everything: walls, insulations, fabrics, toys, flooring, ceilings, etc. It was the go-to product in many things – especially if you were looking to fireproof something. Asbestos is, after all, a naturally occurring fibrous…

Is coughing a sign of mesothelioma?

Those who have been exposed to asbestos know that they could develop mesothelioma. This is an aggressive type of cancer. It needs to be treated as soon as possible, so people are always on the lookout for different signs and…

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