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August 2, 2021
August 2, 2021
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A Prominent Historical Figure Faces an Uncertain Future

Mesothelioma has touched countless lives. Because asbestos exposure is a common denominator in diagnoses, anyone who comes into contact with the deadly mineral can find themselves facing a challenging and uncertain future. Former South African President Frederik Willem de Klerk served as president of the country from 1989 to 1994. He is best known for [...]
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October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020
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How Long Will I Live After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis?

Ever since you were diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have been thinking about mortality. You sense it every time you cough, have difficulty breathing, experience chest pains and fatigue. You have had a well-led life, but now it is coming to and end due to a disease that lingered inside you for years without even knowing [...]
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June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020
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3 Statistics Asbestos Victims and Their Families Should Know

Late last year, a group of researchers from the Taussig Cancer Center in Cleveland published their findings on mesothelioma diagnosis and survival rates. The study reviews data from nearly 21,000 mesothelioma patients and reveals a few key details that mesothelioma patients and their loved ones need to know. 1. Treatment Rates For This Rare Cancer Have [...]
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May 8, 2020
May 8, 2020
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Understanding Asbestosis

Asbestos exposure is so often linked to the development cancer, particularly mesothelioma. However, it is also the cause of another disease, asbestosis. How do you get asbestosis? Asbestosis is typically caused by a long period of exposure to asbestos. When fibers of asbestos are inhaled, they can become stuck in the lung tissue. The fibers [...]
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March 20, 2020
March 20, 2020
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How Much Is Too Much Asbestos Exposure?

For decades, the presence of asbestos has changed the lives of those diagnosed with and suffering from mesothelioma. Hard-working professionals plied their trades over the years and decades, only to discover that their diligence and dedication has left them with a serious disease. Even everyday consumers who never worked a day in a risky environment [...]
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February 19, 2020
February 19, 2020
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Iraq War Veterans at Risk from Deadly Disease

When people hear of veterans at risk from disease, they might think of Navy veterans from World War II. The harmful particle known as asbestos is widely known to have been used in shipyards and military vessels before its harmful effects were discovered. As a result, many service members developed life-threatening illnesses, such as asbestosis [...]
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December 18, 2019
December 18, 2019
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Lawsuit Against the EPA Could Affect Asbestos Litigation

Every year, tens of thousands of Americans die due to asbestos-related diseases. Knowing this, in the early 1970s, asbestos insulation & sprayed asbestos materials were banned, and in 1977 asbestos joint compound was banned.  In 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency banned most uses of asbestos, but manufacturers successfully sued and got the ban overturned.  Several [...]
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October 11, 2018
October 11, 2018
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Health Literacy Month: High-Risk Occupations with Asbestos Exposure

October is Health Literacy Month. This week, we will be focusing on occupations that often have a high risk of asbestos exposure. What are the High-Risk Occupations? Most asbestos exposure happens to those who work or have worked in an industrial environment. The following occupations may have been exposed to asbestos at some point in [...]
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October 4, 2018
October 4, 2018
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Health Literacy Month: Prevent Asbestos Exposure

October is Health Literacy Month. Each week, we will be focusing on topics related to facts about asbestos and how to protect yourself and your loved-ones from exposure. This week is all about preventing asbestos exposure. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally-occurring, fibrous mineral once used in many products due to its strength and [...]
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