ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
Asbestos has been off the consumer market for a long time now. Considering the potential health effects of exposure, this is definitely not a surprise. However, many older structures still have asbestos. It was a popular component of flooring tile, ceiling panels,...
Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. If you had exposure to asbestos, it is essential to take the necessary steps to protect your health and well-being. Seek medical attention The...
Mesothelioma is a lung cancer that could severely shorten your life span. Without treatment, some patients only live for six more months after diagnosis. Still, some mesothelioma patients manage to live for significantly longer. According to The Cleveland Clinic, the...
Asbestos is a natural mineral used in many manmade products. It has many wonderful characteristics, such as being fire retardant. However, it is also incredibly dangerous because of how it breaks down. For this reason, when products made with it become damaged, it can...
Mesothelium is the tissue that lines your stomach, heart and lungs. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer, also called malignant mesothelioma. Most of the time, mesothelioma will begin in your lungs, but it can also start in other organs or your abdomen. Most people who...
After receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis, your prognosis will depend on your age, health and the extent of your cancer. Pleural mesothelioma has stages ranging from I to IV. If you receive a diagnosis at an early stage, you may be a candidate for surgery. Surgical...
Exposure to asbestos can eventually cause mesothelioma, harmful cancer that can jeopardize your quality of life and life expectancy. If you work in a high-risk industry, the likelihood of exposure increases significantly. When you understand how to best protect...
Malignant mesothelioma is cancer that affects the layer of tissue covering your internal organs. In most cases, people who have mesothelioma have mesothelioma in their lungs due to asbestos exposure. Nowadays, the U.S. bans the use of asbestos in insulation and...
Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that occurs in the tissue layer covering your internal organs. Generally, mesothelioma occurs in the tissue around the lungs, also known as pleural mesothelioma. Unfortunately, mesothelioma is a rare disease that primarily...
Mesothelioma is most often known as a lung cancer. It can show up in the lungs as pleural mesothelioma, but the lungs are not the only area of the body susceptible to this type of cancer. The Mayo Clinic states mesothelioma infects tissues, so it can appear in various...
