Mesothelioma warning signs: What are the earliest symptoms of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that commonly affects the linings of the lungs or the abdomen. This cancer develops when an individual inhales or swallows asbestos fibers and can take 20 to 60 years to manifest after exposure. …
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Asbestos exposure can lead to more than mesothelioma
Exposure to asbestos is often associated with mesothelioma. However, this isn’t the only condition that can result from asbestos exposure. While asbestos isn’t as common today as it was in the past, there are still people who are dealing with…
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3 jobs that can result in dangerous levels of benzene exposure
Benzene is a relatively common chemical. It is present in numerous consumer products and many different professional environments. Despite how common it is, benzene is a dangerous chemical. Long-term benzene exposure can cause damage to the bone marrow and affect…
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Can young people get mesothelioma?
It often feels like mesothelioma is a type of cancer that people only get when they’re moving toward old age or at least retirement age. It doesn’t appear to impact young people the same way. Does this mean they can’t…
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Do you have mesothelioma?: What to know about asbestos trusts
As someone suffering from mesothelioma, your doctor has already explained how your condition will likely progress — and you know that treatment isn’t cheap. Providing for your own needs and the needs of your family isn’t easy, but an asbestos…
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PIRG calls for a complete ban on asbestos in the U.S.
The United States Public Interest Group (U.S. PIRG), a national nonprofit organization focused on effectuating change in Washington, D.C., announced their efforts to convince lawmakers to support a bill that would finally fully ban the use of asbestos in the…
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