Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with an estimated 238,000 new cases being diagnosed in 2023, according to…
Category: Asbestos Exposure
How to Get Involved on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2023
Recognized each year on September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day honors the tens of thousands of individuals and families who have felt the devastation that comes…
The Silent Threat: 5 Unexpected Items Containing Asbestos in Your Home
For decades, asbestos was used in everything from toothpaste to cigarette filters and even the fake snow in The Wizard of Oz. Many manufacturers of…
10 Reasons Asbestos Should Be Banned in America
For decades, many manufacturers hid the dangers of asbestos, a carcinogen known to cause serious illnesses like mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related diseases. Despite widespread…
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: Testimonies of Long-Term Survival and Hope
Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos, can come as a surprise to many. Because symptoms can take 20-50 years…
Asbestos in Cosmetics: Advocates Call for Stricter Manufacturing Practices to Protect Consumers
For years, experts and consumers have been concerned about the number of popular cosmetics that contain asbestos, a substance known to cause cancers like mesothelioma.…
Honoring Veterans on the 79th Anniversary of D-Day
Exactly 79 years ago today, the Allied Forces of World War II launched the crucial invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, landing its armies by land, sea,…
Supporting Veterans and the Families of Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day and Throughout the Year
May 29th marks the 53rd official Memorial Day since Congress designated the last Monday of May a national observance in 1971. Memorial Day is woven…
Anniversary of U.S. Asbestos Ban: Lifted by Courts 2 Years Later
Asbestos is a flameproof but highly dangerous material. It was used for decades in many military and domestic items, from battleships to children's pajamas. It…
