Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month | Are You at Risk? Myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells that begins in the bone marrow. Plasma cells are important immune system cells that release antibodies, which help fight infection. It is part of a group of illnesses called plasma cell dyscrasias or plasma cell neoplasms. It can come […]
Asbestos Laws & Bans Around The World
Asbestos Laws & Bans Around The World Asbestos fibers came into commercial use worldwide in the early 1800s due to their tensile strength and ability to withstand heat, fire, and acid. Asbestos fibers are used in numerous commercial and consumer products, roofing and brake pads, to industrial equipment insulation. Despite warnings of adverse health effects, […]
Learn More About Colorectal Cancer for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Learn More About Colorectal Cancer for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is the cancer of the colon and rectum. It is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States in men and women combined. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women. In 2021 alone, it […]
First Discoveries of Diseases Caused By Asbestos
First Discoveries of Diseases Caused By Asbestos Asbestos is a mineral naturally grown in the earth, which was mined for its unique qualities. Asbestos was used in machinery, ships and equipment, and in the construction industry. Asbestos is an ideal material to guard against fire and heat. Many workers unknowingly inhaled asbestos daily. However, asbestos […]
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2021
Brain Injury Awareness Month 2021 March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Many people have struggled with Traumatic Brain Injuries at some point in their lives. In one year, there were 2.8 million traumatic brain injury related emergency room visits. Of these visits, there were 50,000 deaths. Concussions are the most common form of brain injury […]
Signs of Asbestosis
Signs of Asbestosis Many people have heard of the dangers of asbestos exposure, but few may know about asbestosis. Asbestosis is a typically fatal lung disease that makes breathing progressively more difficult. Asbestosis symptoms may not be noticeable at the time of exposure. Signs of asbestosis may not be noticeable to the person exposed to asbestos […]
National Cancer Prevention Month: Avoid Asbestos to Prevent Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
National Cancer Prevention Month: Avoid Asbestos to Prevent Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma National Cancer Prevention Month is ending, but this does not mean that you can pretend that cancer is not an issue. Different lifestyle changes like exercising, eating more fruits and vegetables, protecting yourself from the sun, and avoiding carcinogenic substances need to be […]
First Asbestos Lawsuits
First Asbestos Lawsuits The Industrial Revolution during the 1920s brought innovations in industry and building construction, which contributed significantly to economic growth of the United States. Powered machines gave rise to the need for a material that could insulate and protect devices from heat degradation and combustion. Asbestos was discovered to have those qualities. Asbestos […]
Eating a Healthier Diet Can Reduce Obesity and Cancer Risk
Eating a Healthier Diet Can Reduce Obesity and Cancer Risk Cancer prevention is not always about avoiding carcinogens. Avoiding carcinogenic substances like asbestos and benzene is important, but everyday behavior also needs to be modified to make sure cancer is not an issue later in life. One of the main choices people need to make […]
How Companies Tried to Avoid Compensating Asbestos Victims
How Companies Tried to Avoid Compensating Asbestos Victims According to the CDC, asbestos exposure kills 12,000 to 15,000 people annually in the U.S. As early as the 1920s, companies suspected that asbestos exposure could cause harm to people. By the 1950s, companies knew that asbestos exposure led to deadly diseases. Due to the latency period […]