Mesothelioma and lung cancer are two serious diseases that can both affect the lungs, but they are not the same. However, mesothelioma may be mistaken…
Tag: Asbestos Exposure
Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2025: Understanding the Risks of Asbestos
From April 1 through April 7 every year, Sokolove Law joins mesothelioma survivors, warriors, families, and advocates in honoring Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW). Now…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2025
March 29 marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, commemorating the service and sacrifice of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who bravely fought during…
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2025
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighters are twice as likely to develop certain types of cancer than the general population, according to the International…
Can You Get Lung Cancer from Asbestos Exposure?
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…
How to Get Involved on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024
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…
Remembering First Responders on 9/11
For all the immediate confusion surrounding the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, first responders knew exactly where they needed to be: Shanksville, PA, the…
What Is Asbestos Poisoning? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Asbestos poisoning can refer to many illnesses that are caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in over 3,000 products…
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…
