Asbestos Blog

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral with remarkable fire-resistant and insulating properties, has left an indelible mark on history. For centuries, it was celebrated for its versatility, finding applications in construction, shipbuilding, and even clothing. However, as our understanding of the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure has deepened, we’ve come to recognize the hidden dangers [...]Read More...

Nationwide, hospital bills alone for mesothelioma patients eclipse $44 million. That figure, which has increased significantly since the Great Recession ended in 2010, continues rising. A victim’s ability, or inability, to pay these costs has a significant bearing on the likelihood of recovery. Some private and government programs, such as group health insurance, Ronald McDonald [...]Read More...

Asbestos was once used in a variety of industrial applications throughout the United States, such as in insulation, vinyl floor tiles, roofing shingles, textured paint, heat-resistant fabrics, and automobile clutches and brakes, just to name a few. It was also used heavily in the military, especially in shipbuilding. It has no taste or smell, and [...]Read More...

For decades, doctors have known that asbestos exposure causes cancers like mesothelioma. Now they’re learning how. The unfortunate truth is that the asbestos industry had scientific research since the 1930s that showed asbestos causes cancer and other diseases, but they buried the results. Companies like Johns Manville continued to deny and downplay doctors and health [...]Read More...

Tobacco and Asbestos: More deadly together Asbestos exposure and smoking are two of the most significant risk factors for developing lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Combining these two factors can lead to a synergistic effect, greatly increasing an individual’s risk of developing lung complications. In this article, we will discuss the synergistic health effects [...]Read More...

Understanding your options for financial support and services available for mesothelioma treatment. There are few medical diagnoses that are quite as difficult to take as mesothelioma. While it is not the most common form of cancer, this disease is particularly brutal – it is usually caught rather late in its progression and many patients don’t [...]Read More...

Asbestos: a word that carries with it many decades of health concerns and legal battles. Here, we explore the silent journey of asbestos, from its natural origins to its presence in homes, workplaces, and everyday products; how this once widely-used material leads to devastating diseases like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. We’ll look at how [...]Read More...

It’s not gorilla glue, but it’s also not harvested from gentle giants in the jungle. Here’s what you should know about this latest attempt to combat the contamination concerns of asbestos exposure. What is Gorilla Snot? The company Soilworks, which specializes in soil stabilization and dust control, has developed a product curiously called “Gorilla Snot”. [...]Read More...

Asbestos Exposure has rightly been identified as a significant occupational hazard. This is true both during the era when asbestos was commonly used in various materials- but it remains the case today even after asbestos bans and regulations have gone into effect in the United States. Because of this, it’s important to be aware of [...]Read More...

Asbestos-related cancers are equally serious and debated among researchers. What’s more, the asbestos industry commonly tries to downplay the link between certain types of cancer and asbestos exposure. That’s why it’s important to break down what we know about asbestos-related cancers, what cancers are supported by research, and what cancers are still up for debate. [...]Read More...

Mesothelioma, an uncommon yet highly aggressive form of cancer, has become entrenched in our culture for its notoriety as a disease primarily linked to asbestos exposure. As the aging population continues to grapple with various health challenges, a diagnosis of mesothelioma adds a layer of complexity to the intricate web of medical and legal considerations. [...]Read More...

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s (BWH) International Mesothelioma Program is a renowned program dedicated to treating mesothelioma. It is the second largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and the largest hospital in the Longwood Medical Area in Boston, Massachusetts. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, [...]Read More...