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Do You Know What May Be in Your Talcum Powder?

Consumers have been using talc-based products for decades. The soft, powdery consistency of talc makes it the key ingredient in many cosmetics and powders. Unfortunately, in recent years it has been...

Boilermakers at Risk for Asbestos Exposure and Fatal Cancer

There are several occupations and locations that are more susceptible to asbestos exposure than others. Boilermakers manufacture, install, and maintain boilers, tanks, and other closed vats. Every...

Mesothelioma 101: How the Disease Affects Everyday Life

Mesothelioma is a deadly disease whose name may be familiar to most because of its presence in TV and radio ads. The true toll of the disease or its origins, however, are likely not well understood....

Eligibility for Mesothelioma Surgeries not Determined by Age

It would stand to reason that most surgeries related to a cancerous disease would have a better chance of success in patients who were younger. But, a 2017 study by the Department of Cancer Studies...

Can Personalized Cancer Vaccines be used for Mesothelioma?

Research into mesothelioma and other cancers is always evolving, and new options are becoming available on a regular basis. In recent years, clinical trials have taken a look at the efficacy of...

The Importance of Communication after a Diagnosis of Mesothelioma

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma or, really, any kind of cancer can be heartbreaking. It’s an unfortunate disease that can put a strain on your body and mind. But, it will also affect the...

Pericardial Mesothelioma: A Rare and Deadly form of the Disease

Mesothelioma is not a commonly known disease, but anyone familiar with it knows that it is a specific type of cancer that is incurred due to asbestos exposure. It develops in the lining (or...

A $3.5-million VERDICT in Washington “Take-Home” Asbestos Case

In April 2015, a jury in King County, Washington came to an historic decision on what are known as “take-home” asbestos exposure cases. It awarded three and a half million dollars to the family...

Mesothelioma and LMesothelioma and Legal Action: What to Know before You File a Lawsuit

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, the shock can be devastating. The disease is unforgiving, and prognoses are not often promising. Even so, there are avenues you can...

Asbestos in Claire’s Products? Recent Scare Underscores Asbestos Danger

Claire’s, an American retailer that sells a variety of products aimed at girls and young women, has recently come under fire after a Rhode Island mom alleged that their products contained asbestos....

New Senate Bill May Help Ban Asbestos for Good

It may be a surprise to some, but asbestos is still legal in the United States and is used by a variety of industries. This is true despite the fact that asbestos is the primary cause of...

Mesothelioma and Cancer: Are They One and the Same?

Many people have probably heard the term “mesothelioma” at least once in their lives. Despite this, the disease is relatively uncommon and not well-known by the general public. Patients who have...

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