Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be around 234,580 new cases…
Category: Asbestos Lung Cancer
6 Unexpected Sources of Asbestos Exposure in the Home
For years, asbestos was used in everything from toothpaste and cigarette filters to the fake snow in The Wizard of Oz. Many manufacturers of asbestos-containing…
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: 10 Testimonies of Long-Term Survival & 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…
August 4th Marks the U.S. Coast Guard’s 235th Birthday!
Each year on August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year marks 235 years since the U.S. Coast Guard was established by…
Avon® Talc Powder Bankruptcy Called Into Question
Hundreds of consumers have filed lawsuits claiming that Avon® talc-based powders caused them to develop cancer. Many of these claims link Avon’s talc to asbestos…
Anniversary of U.S. Asbestos Ban: 35 Years Later, Americans Still Lack Protections
On July 12, 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark rule to ban asbestos, a toxic mineral known to cause mesothelioma and…
Happy 250th Birthday to the U.S. Army
June 14, 2025 marks the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army — the military branch that is largely responsible for our independence from Britain and…
Honoring Veterans on the 81st Anniversary of D-Day
Exactly 81 years ago today, the Allied Forces of World War II launched the crucial invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, landing its armies by land, sea,…
May Is National Cancer Research Month 2025
Over 618,000 Americans will likely die from cancer in 2025 alone, according to the National Cancer Institute. While being diagnosed with mesothelioma or another cancer…
