Asbestos Blog

Financial aid for cancer treatment may be the most pressing problem that asbestos exposure victims, and their loved ones, face. In 2022, despite the availability of government-subsidized health insurance, the number of medical bill-related bankruptcies increased over 80 percent. Additionally the number of petitioners with more than $100 million in debts almost doubled. 2/3rds of [...]Read More...

Veterans willingly accepted many risks when they joined the service. But they didn’t willingly accept the risks associated with asbestos in the military. In fact, just like the Marine Corps hid the risk of poisoned water at Camp Lejeune, the military hid the risks of asbestos exposure from the people who bore nearly all that [...]Read More...

Asbestos exposure is sometimes overshadowed by the various environmental and secondhand exposure risks to the public at large. Still asbestos is a significant threat to workers occupationally. Because of this, it is important to consider what occupations are at the highest risk of asbestos-related cancers. Here’s what you need to know. Occupational Exposure to Asbestos [...]Read More...

Asbestos exposure comes in a variety of forms, but asbestos plays no favorites with its victims. The current trend of the asbestos health crisis has shown this to be the case, especially when it comes to asbestos exposure and women. Gone are the days when asbestos could be assumed as a healt risk only for [...]Read More...

Despite the once-celebrated status of asbestos throughout the world, the history of asbestos use is a history of deception and attempts to cover-up the truth. Unfortunately, deceptive tactics and coverups were all in the name of protecting the finances of the asbestos industry from being taken away, all while denying victims the compensation they required [...]Read More...

Ever since the era of World War II, military personell have unknowingly found themselves in the face of numerous types of asbestos exposure. Despite bans on most asbestos materials today, untold damage has been done and various dangers still remain. As such, asbestos exposure is a hidden epidemic in teh lives of military veterans. Here’s [...]Read More...

The risks of contracting mesothelioma are at the forefront of asbestos exposure concerns, but there are varieties of cancers and other health effects that can also occur when someone is exposed to asbestos.  What’s worse, asbestos exposure can occur in unforeseen and often overlooked ways, including environmental exposure. Here’s what you need to know about [...]Read More...

Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, a specialized type of white blood cell found in bone marrow. These plasma cells produce antibodies, crucial components of the immune system that help fight infections. In multiple myeloma, these plasma cells become abnormal and start multiplying uncontrollably, crowding out healthy bone marrow cells and leading to [...]Read More...

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in construction, shipbuilding, and various industries for its resistance to heat, fire, and corrosion, has a dark legacy; its fibers – whether inhaled or ingested – can lead to a range of health issues, including several types of cancer. While mesothelioma, a rare cancer affecting the lining [...]Read More...

According to statistics, medical bills are a leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States. This harsh reality is especially true for those battling cancers caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous mineral once lauded for its fire-resistant properties, has cast a long and deadly shadow on humanity.  For decades, it was [...]Read More...

Many people instantly connect asbestos with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen. However, the dangers of asbestos extend far beyond this single disease. Asbestos exposure is a significant risk factor for a variety of cancers, impacting not only the lungs but also the throat, digestive system, [...]Read More...

Understanding the ongoing development of treatments for asbestos-related cancer The newest, and perhaps most depressing, emerging research on asbestos and cancer is the relationship between this mineral and free radical particles. According to scientists, since asbestos particles have such high iron content, when they mix with oxygen, they create free radical particles. The reaction is [...]Read More...