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Who is Most at Risk of Mesothelioma?
Most people have heard of the toxic substance known as asbestos – and mesothelioma, the deadly form of cancer that it causes. A common misconception, however, is that the only people in danger of contracting this disease are those who come into direct and regular...
Boiler Room Workers and Asbestos Exposure
As more is learned about mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, the list of at-risk occupations and dangerous products seems to grow exponentially. Whether the concern is centered on hazardous careers, consumer products or construction materials, the danger of deadly...
Mitigating the financial impact of mesothelioma treatments
A diagnosis of mesothelioma is a life-changing moment. It represents a new chapter filled with challenges involving both their health and the financial costs when it comes to securing the best treatment. Those suffering from mesothelioma require a higher level of...
The EPA’s difficulty with data disclosure
In spite of countless countries that have outright bans on asbestos and the increase in mesothelioma diagnoses, the United States is steadfast in its refusal to prohibit the importing of the dangerous mineral. With asbestos considered one of ten high-priority...
Judge orders EPA to close loopholes on asbestos-related reporting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must improve its data collection system related to the volume of asbestos and asbestos-containing products entering the country, ruled a federal judge in late December. U.S. District Judge Edward Chen in San Francisco on...
Department of Veterans Affairs Increases Pension Rate for 2021
Life as a military veteran comes with numerous challenges—emotional, psychological and financial. To help veterans pay their medical bills, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pays an annual pension. In late December, the VA announced that it is increasing the...
EPA Risk Evaluation for Chrysotile Asbestos
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a risk evaluation for chrysotile asbestos on December 30, 2020. The EPA found that there is an unreasonable risk to workers, consumers, and bystanders. Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the EPA’s...
Caring for Someone with Mesothelioma: What to Know
When a loved one receives a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it can be devastating for the whole family. You and your family might wonder how you will move forward and help your loved one any way you can. In many cases, close family members take on the role of a caregiver...
2020 shows promise in the fight for a mesothelioma cure
Media coverage in 2020 surrounded a particular virus and the progress made in defeating it. Similarly, new treatments, drug regimens, and cutting-edge and highly successful trials gave a glimmer of hope to those suffering from mesothelioma, not to mention their family...
Asbestos in Makeup Products Is a Problem That Is Not Going Away
Asbestos in makeup products is anything but a new revelation. A study published in 2014 by the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health placed one of many spotlights on the problem and its effects on teens and tweens. Over the past seven years,...
