Chemical Valley, Asbestos, and the Long Shadow of Toxic Exposure Across the United States, communities built around large chemical manufacturers share a common history. These facilities provided steady work and economic stability for decades, but they also exposed workers to hazardous materials whose effects often did not appear until many years later. West Virginia’s Kanawha […]
Lung Cancer Screening Is Not as Prevalent as it Should Be
Lung Cancer Screening Is Not as Prevalent as it Should Be Many people might not know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. It is actually responsible for more deaths than colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. Three out of four people are diagnosed with lung cancer at […]
October is National Healthy Lung Month
October is National Healthy Lung Month Every October, National Healthy Lung Month reminds us to take a closer look at our lungs. Breathing may come naturally, but maintaining lung health requires conscious effort. The American Lung Association emphasizes that while our bodies have built-in defense mechanisms to protect the lungs, exposure to pollutants, smoke, and […]
National Cancer Research Month 2025
National Cancer Research Month 2025 May is National Cancer Research Month. Cancer research is a vital part of the cancer treatment process. Without research, we would not have the medical breakthroughs or the treatments that we have available today. It is important to research hard to treat cancers like mesothelioma because without research, they will […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Mesothelioma Claims Against Employers Beyond Statutory Limits
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Mesothelioma Claims Against Employers Beyond Statutory Limits In a major victory for asbestos victims and their families, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued a powerful 5-2 opinion affirming the right of workers suffering from long-latency occupational diseases—such as mesothelioma—to pursue legal action against their employers even after the […]
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025
National Cancer Prevention Month 2025 February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Cancer prevention is the action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. There are multiple ways to reduce the risk of getting cancer including maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding cancer causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that prevent cancer from developing. The […]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month November serves as Lung Cancer Awareness Month, shining a light on the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Responsible for more fatalities than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined, lung cancer impacts thousands of lives each year. The significance of raising awareness, fostering understanding of risk […]
Johnson & Johnson Proposes Settlement with Talc Supplier
Johnson & Johnson Proposes Settlement with Talc Supplier Johnson & Johnson is proposing a settlement with mining companies Cyprus Mines Corporation and Imerys Talc America. If approved, Johnson & Johnson would pay $225 million and then an additional $280 million before the end of 2025. Imerys Talc America was once a subsidiary of Cyprus Mines […]
Benzene and Lung Cancer Risk
Benzene and Lung Cancer Risk According to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, being exposed to benzene during work heightened the odds of lung cancer development. Over the last several decades benzene has been regulated extensively. The result is exposure to benzene has declined to 1 ppm among […]
National Cancer Research Month 2024
National Cancer Research Month 2024 May is National Cancer Research Month. Cancer research is an important part of the cancer treatment process. Without it, we would not be as far as we are today in the treatment of different cancers. One cancer that is very hard to treat is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of […]