There are countless myths surrounding the current use of asbestos. Many Americans wrongly believe that asbestos has been banned in the US, but unfortunately that's…
Category: Mesothelioma
Global Asbestos Awareness Week: The Truth About Common Asbestos Myths
Many Americans know that asbestos is dangerous. They also may know it was widely used in products like insulation. But after that? Much of what…
Women’s History Month: 6 Legal Trailblazers
March is Women’s History Month, a time to acknowledge and reflect upon the storied contributions of women throughout U.S. history. While the struggle for equal…
National Cancer Prevention Month: Learn What Jobs Put Workers at Highest Risk for Mesothelioma
February marks National Cancer Prevention Month: a time to both reflect on the causes of cancer and learn about preventative measures that can keep cancer…
Understanding the Problem of Asbestos in Homes
February 2021 marks National Cancer Prevention Month, a month-long awareness campaign sponsored by the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Each year, cancer kills over 600,000 Americans. In…
Everything You Need to Know About Treating Mesothelioma With TTFields
As one of the deadliest forms of cancer, mesothelioma has been a focus of much passionate medical research. Apart from finding an outright cure, doctors…
X-Ray Images Show Post-COVID-19 Lung Damage Worse Than Smoker’s Lung
Could the lung damage caused by COVID-19 be worse than the damage caused by chronic smoking? Texas trauma surgeon, Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall, believes that just…
Is it Finally the Right Time to Address Asbestos in U.S. Schools?
It’s still too soon to judge how post-pandemic life in America will be different, if at all. While the rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines promises…
Flu Shots and Asbestos Exposure — Taking Action Before Symptoms Arise
Each fall, the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) strongly advises people to get their flu shot because it is shown to reduce the risk…
