It’s no secret: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among American men and women by far — and it isn’t even close.…
Category: Mesothelioma
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Calls on Congress to Pass Asbestos-Ban Bill
Asbestos has sickened and killed more than 1 million Americans in the 20-year stretch spanning from 1999 to 2019. That’s according to data compiled at…
Rapid-American Liquidates Assets, Establishes New Asbestos Trust Fund for Victims of Asbestos-Related Disease
Rapid-American, a retail and consumer holding company once known for its McCrory Stores and cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden (now owned by Revlon, Inc.),…
Talking With Your Doctor About Mesothelioma Treatment Options
As a cancer patient, one of the most important things you can do for yourself is become your own advocate. Doing so often involves initiating…
Here’s How to Honor Juneteenth — Our Newest Federal Holiday
Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1st, 1863, ordering the liberation of nearly 4 million enslaved African-Americans in the Confederate south. Despite the…
Happy 246th Birthday to the U.S. Army
June 14, 2021 marks the 246th birthday of the U.S. Army — the military branch that is largely responsible for our independence from Britain and…
More Than 40,000 Americans: Estimated Number of Asbestos-Related Deaths Rises Once Again
Every 12 minutes, an American dies from an asbestos-related disease. That’s according to recent data from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), which…
On International Firefighters Day, We Recognize the Brave Men and Women Who Protect Our Local Communities
Tuesday, May 4 marks International Firefighters Day — a day to both remember all of the firefighters who have lost their lives and to support…
National Stress Awareness Day
April 16 marks National Stress Awareness Day, a time for us all to reflect on the stress that is a part of our daily lives…
