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 […]
Hand Sanitizer is Now Allowed to Contain Benzene
Hand Sanitizer is Now Allowed to Contain Benzene Since the coronavirus pandemic started, many products including disinfectants, toilet paper, paper towels, soap, and hand sanitizers have quickly left store shelves and have been hard to find. With so many people not being able to find these products, companies that do not typically make them have […]
Is Asbestos Hiding In Your Home?
Is Asbestos Hiding In Your Home? Breathing in asbestos dust causes mesothelioma. Inhalation of asbestos dust causes damage to the cells of the pleura, the outer lining of the lungs, and the internal chest wall. Over time this damage results in changes, which can eventually turn into cancerous cells. Thousands of Americans may be at […]
You’ve Been Diagnosed With Mesothelioma. What To Do Next.
You’ve Been Diagnosed With Mesothelioma. What To Do Next. See an Oncology Professional Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, and not all physicians are well versed in the disease and its treatment options. For many patients, the best choice for their healthcare is to travel to a cancer institute to seek professional and experienced […]
The EPA is Continuing to Roll Back Regulations
The EPA is Continuing to Roll Back Regulations The EPA is rolling back environmental regulations during the current pandemic, which is bothering certain lawmakers. One senator even called what is happening a “pandemic of pollution.” Regulations including fuel efficiency and mercury emissions are now much weaker, and companies can choose if they are able to […]
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 […]
Johnson & Johnson is Ending Talc-Based Baby Powder Sales in North America
Johnson & Johnson is Ending Talc-Based Baby Powder Sales in North America Johnson & Johnson will no longer be selling talc-based baby powder in North America. It has had to deal with many lawsuits because of asbestos contamination in the product. Baby powder is made of talc, which is a naturally occurring mineral that can […]
Zantac Can Cause Colon Cancer
Zantac Can Cause Colon Cancer Within the last year, Zantac was discovered to cause cancer. The main ingredient, ranitidine, breaks down and turns into the carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). It breaks down over time, but it also breaks down much faster when exposed to high temperatures. People who took Zantac or other ranitidine-based drugs are at […]
COVID-19 Impacts People with Mesothelioma
COVID-19 Impacts People with Mesothelioma The coronavirus outbreak has had a massive ripple effect throughout the United States, and mesothelioma patients are caught in it. The spread and fear of COVID-19, has led to event cancellations and international travel restrictions. People with mesothelioma should continue to be especially cautious. The current state of their health and immune […]