Asbestos Blog

Mesothelioma is most commonly associated with asbestos due to the large number of cases that support this connection. However, there are other sources that can be linked to this deadly disease. In fact, ionizing radiation has also been identified as a cancer-causing agent that has been a precursor to mesothelioma diagnoses, albeit extremely rare. Cancer [...]Read More...

Asbestos can contribute to Cancers of the Lung, Throat, Stomach, Colon-Rectum, Ovaries, and Mesothelium. But Asbestos-related Cancer can take 20-50 years to appear. A simple X-ray can help determine if asbestos contributed to your cancer. Understand your prognosis. Being diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer is both a physically and an emotionally-crippling situation, especially for those who [...]Read More...

According to ProPublica, a Michigan lawmaker has proposed a bill to ensure unimpeded access to cutting-edge cancer treatments for state residents following its investigation into a case where an insurer denied coverage for a life-saving therapy. 2/3rds of Bankruptcies in America are because of Medical Bills. Hassle-free Financial Assistance with Medical Treatment and Other Costs. [...]Read More...

Is there a scientifically-proven connection between asbestos fibers and kidney cancer? Short Answer: Yes. Long-term asbestos exposure increases the risk of kidney cancer by 20 percent.  Additionally, asbestos fibers usually cause the most aggressive kind of kidney cancer. Research in this area is just now emerging. For many years, the asbestos industry covered up the [...]Read More...

Asbestos exposure causes far more lung cancer than even mesothelioma. Learn about the most advanced healthcare centers for lung cancer. Lung cancer treatment is often associated with various types of conditions, and is especially noteworthy as a concern for those with a history of smoking. However, this is hardly the full story of lung cancer [...]Read More...

Asbestos litigation can be a highly complex process. Part of the reason for this has to do with the ongoing developments in high-profile asbestos lawsuits: previous court cases have set a precedent for the present, and present cases have the capacity to set new precedents for the future.  Questions about filing a lawsuit and receiving [...]Read More...

Though useful, asbestos is dangerous for your safety when damaged. It is advisable to get rid of damaged products containing asbestos with a licensed, experienced professional asbestos abatement company. Is Asbestos Safe For You? Asbestos is decidedly unsafe to human health. Breathing or swallowing microscopic asbestos fibers can lead to significant respiratory and digestive health [...]Read More...

Those who have served in the military, whether for a few years or an entire career, have known what it means to make sacrifices, often while facing direct threats to their own safety in combat situations. But the sad reality for many military Veterans hits home long after they have suited up for the last [...]Read More...

While asbestos is often associated with lung cancer and mesothelioma, it can also contribute to ovarian cancer. The disease that is most commonly associated with asbestos exposure is mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that impacts the tissue mesothelium lining the lungs, heart, stomach, and other organs, and leads to shortness of breath, a chronic [...]Read More...

Asbestos exposure isn’t just responsible for mesothelioma or lung cancer, but it has been linked to a large number of other diseases as well, including stomach cancer.  These microscopic fibers can be breathed in, usually impacting the lungs, but they can also be swallowed, making their way into the digestive tract and causing stomach, throat, [...]Read More...

Asbestos causes a variety of cancers in the respiratory and digestive systems.  Anyone who was regularly exposed to asbestos should get screened for asbestos damage. Asbestos has long been at the epicenter of a near-unprecedented public health crisis.  While we now know that asbestos is a potent carcinogen, capable of causing cancer and ravaging the [...]Read More...

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can result in significant emotional stress, and the last thing victims want to deal with is the financial complexity of receiving proper treatment. The good news is that numerous financial programs exist to assist patients throughout their treatment process, including possible financial compensation in the case of asbestos exposure. Here’s what [...]Read More...