ASBESTOS. MESOTHELIOMA. OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE THROUGHOUT GEORGIA.
Certain occupations carry significantly higher risks of asbestos exposure due to the widespread use of asbestos-containing materials in various industries throughout the 20th century. Workers in these high-risk careers often handled asbestos products directly or...
For mesothelioma patients, studies and trials may offer access to promising treatments not yet available to the public. But for those pursuing legal claims related to asbestos exposure, the decision to join a clinical trial can raise important questions. Will it...
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer. It starts in the lining of the organs and spreads to other areas. Mesothelioma may start in the lungs or around the heart. In some cases, it may even begin in the lining of the testicles. By the time people see a doctor...
Is it hot enough for you? As we enter the dog days of August, those words get tossed around frequently in the South. But the truth is that for mesothelioma sufferers, there really are few good summer days here in Georgia. Our summers are getting hotter Data shows that...
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer. It begins in the lining of the organs, which makes it hard to detect early. Many traditional tests struggle to identify mesothelioma. Unfortunately, that means that mesothelioma has a relatively high mortality rate when...
Thus far, no cure has been discovered for mesothelioma. But like many other cancers, this disease can be managed so that its sufferers can maximize the quality of the life they have left. But there is some good news from the Mayo Clinic regarding testing strategies...
Living in Georgia, you might assume zoning laws mainly deal with where homes, schools or businesses can be built. However, hidden beneath that legal framework are real concerns about asbestos exposure, especially in older neighborhoods and redevelopment zones. Many...
One reason why it can sometimes be challenging to hold parties accountable for the serious health effects of asbestos exposure is that the medical conditions linked to it can take years to develop – and even longer for people to experience symptoms serious enough to...
Asbestos is a dangerous substance because there are long-term, fatal health conditions that can occur when these fibers are inhaled. Some of the dangers include mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. The issue with all of these conditions is that they may not be...
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that’s associated with exposure to asbestos. Patients who are suffering from this condition are often diagnosed once it’s advanced to the point that it’s fatal. One issue is that the treatments for this terminal condition are severely...
