Cancer Caused by Asbestos Exposure Asbestos is known to be highly toxic and has been identified as a carcinogen. While most people are aware that prolonged exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma and lung diseases, many do not know of the other cancers with which it has been linked. Asbestos has been linked to lung cancer, […]
Asbestos Found in Products Today
Asbestos Found in Products Today Asbestos is banned in over 55 countries, including Japan, Australia and all countries in the European Union. The ban was imposed because asbestos causes inflammatory diseases like cancers of the lung, ovaries, larynx, testes, and gastrointestinal organs. Despite health risks associated with asbestos and a massive effort to regulate and remove the […]
What is Bystander Asbestos Exposure and Who is at Risk?
What is Bystander Asbestos Exposure and Who is at Risk? The most common source of exposure to asbestos is direct exposure to the actual mineral or asbestos-containing material. Direct exposure occurs most frequently in the workplace. However, it can also happen when working with asbestos-containing products in the home. Long latency periods (10-40 years) prevented […]
Important Steps to Take After A Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Important Steps to Take After A Mesothelioma Diagnosis Concern for asbestos-related health issues began in the 20th century and escalated during the 1920s and 1930s. By the 1980s and 1990s, asbestos use was restricted, phased out, or banned outright in an increasing number of countries. Researchers have determined the annual number of mesothelioma deaths globally […]
Asbestos Related Diseases Cause 39,000 Fatalities Annually
Asbestos Related Diseases Cause 39,000 Fatalities Annually Almost 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States every year. While the most substantial asbestos exposures occurred mostly before the 1980s, some asbestos exposure continues to this day. Asbestos is a mineral fiber group found in rocks and soil. The fibers are microscopic but […]
Companies Hide Dangers of Asbestos For Decades
Companies Hide Dangers of Asbestos For Decades Diseases triggered by asbestos, such as asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer continue to be leading causes of U.S. occupational illness and death. Many people that were exposed decades ago are being diagnosed today. Due to the long latency periods between asbestos exposure and disease development, diagnoses and deaths […]
Mesothelioma May Be a Risk For Plumbers and Pipefitters
Mesothelioma May Be a Risk For Plumbers and Pipefitters Mesothelioma occurs when asbestos fibers are inhaled and become embedded in the mesothelium, the lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. The embedded fibers inflame the linings, cause malignant tumors to form, which lead to various types of cancer. Many people in the building […]
Firefighters Have High Risk of Developing Mesothelioma
High Risk of Asbestos Exposure to Firemen According to a 2010 study by NIOSH analyzing the cancer incidence among firefighters from San Francisco, Chicago, and Philadelphia, firefighters had a two-times higher risk of developing mesothelioma than the general public, particularly pleural mesothelioma, likely due to their occupational asbestos exposure. How are Firemen Exposed to Asbestos? Clothing […]
Treatment and Exercise May Benefit Those Suffering from Mesothelioma
Treatment and Exercise May Benefit Those Suffering from Mesothelioma Almost 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer linked to exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers inhaled or ingested attach to the lining of the lungs and abdomen. They inflame the organs and cause tumors, which […]
Mesothelioma Related to 9/11
The World Trade Center was made up of seven buildings in Lower Manhattan. The twin towers were considered the two primary buildings of the World Trade Center complex, referred to as the North and South Tower. Initial construction of the twin towers included the use of asbestos. Contractors utilized asbestos materials in the lower floors […]