Thousands of older homes and buildings contain asbestos-based products — and these products can put you at risk of deadly diseases like mesothelioma. However, it can be hard to know how to remove asbestos-based products safely. Get answers to top questions about asbestos removal right now. 1. What Are the Dangers of Asbestos Removal? If…
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Top 5 Questions About Asbestos Claims
If you have mesothelioma, you may be able to get money through an asbestos claim. That said, these claims are complex and can be hard to navigate without legal help. Below, get answers to 5 common questions about asbestos claims. 1. What Is an Asbestos Claim? An asbestos claim allows eligible victims of asbestos-related diseases…
4 Natural Mesothelioma Treatments
Mesothelioma patients can find relief from painful symptoms with natural treatments like acupuncture, aromatherapy, meditation, and dietary supplements. That said, patients should speak with doctors to make sure that natural treatments will be helpful. While natural treatments can ease pain, standard cancer treatments offer the best chance for long-term survival. Natural Treatments for Mesothelioma Explained…
Benign vs. Metastatic Peritoneal Mesothelioma: What You Need to Know
Both benign and metastatic peritoneal mesothelioma are rare illnesses that occur when tumors develop in the abdomen lining. That said, metastatic peritoneal mesothelioma is much more common — and dangerous. Get a breakdown on both forms of peritoneal mesothelioma below. Differences Between Metastatic and Benign Peritoneal Mesothelioma The biggest difference between benign and metastatic peritoneal…
New Mesothelioma Treatment Under Review
Researchers in Spain have discovered a new treatment for patients with sarcomatoid mesothelioma. The researchers first tested the drug combination in mice before verifying that it may also help humans. The next step is to conduct more human testing. New mesothelioma treatment options like this one will hopefully reduce symptoms and extend the lifespan of…
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2020 Wrap-Up
Global Asbestos Awareness Week has been postponed this year due to the spread of the coronavirus. But the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization remains committed to informing people about the dangers of this material. Asbestos exposure can lead to illnesses like lung cancer and mesothelioma. What Is Global Asbestos Awareness Week? Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW)…
Coronavirus Update: Mesothelioma Patient Information
Respiratory illnesses like coronavirus can be extremely dangerous for patients with mesothelioma. Coronavirus symptoms may resemble symptoms of mesothelioma, making things especially worrisome and confusing for people who were exposed to asbestos. Health officials warn that those with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for infection. What Is Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a group of…
Asbestos Removal: New Tool Aims to Help Businesses Manage Asbestos
Finding lethal asbestos in a workplace setting has become a common occurrence in the United States and elsewhere in the world. Building products laced with the natural fireproofing mineral were widely used in the 20th century and constitute much of the infrastructure of old buildings. Discovery of the cancer-causing substance at a business often proves…
Johnson & Johnson May Have Rigged Asbestos Tests
Johnson & Johnson may have altered contamination tests so that the company could declare its baby powder free of asbestos. This is what the attorneys representing four mesothelioma victims argued to a New Jersey jury on February 5, 2020. This comes after a shocking Federal Drug Administration (FDA) discovery of trace amounts of cancer-causing asbestos…
