42 articles on "asbestos"

What is a Mesothelioma Lawyer

What is a Mesothelioma Lawyer? Mesothelioma lawyers deal specifically with cases concerning people being exposed to asbestos in the work environment. Asbestos was used as a building material years ago because it was not flammable and did not conduct...

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What is a Mesothelioma Lawyer

When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, it can be a devastating experience for them and their loved ones. This type of cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos, which was commonly used in commerce and construction for decades without proper safe...

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Protect Against Mesothelioma by Avoiding Asbestos

Protect Against Mesothelioma by Avoiding Asbestos by: Jimmy Atkinson Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that attacks the body's mesothelial cells around the organs. The mesothelium provides a protective membranous lining for the internal organs ...

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Does Smoking Increase the Risk of Asbestos Related Lung Cancer?

There's no two ways about it - exposure to asbestos as well as smoking increase your risk of getting lung cancer. But is your risk increased if you smoke and have been exposed to asbestos? Read this article and find out the cold, hard facts. Fi...

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Protect Against Mesothelioma by Avoiding Asbestos

Mesothelioma is one of the rarest types of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. It is mainly caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral fiber that was widely used in various industries before it was ultimately bann...

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L&S Announce Steps to Protect Against Asbestos & Mesothelioma

L&S Announce Steps to Protect Against Asbestos & Mesothelioma by: Rich McIver Lewis and Sholnick have announced the publication of some simple precautionary steps can be taken to avoid high risk situations in regards to asbestos and mesothelioma...

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Does Smoking Increase the Risk of Asbestos Related Lung Cancer?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been widely used for decades in various industries, such as construction and manufacturing. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause several health problems, including lung cancer and mesotheli...

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What Is Mesothelioma?

What Is Mesothelioma? by: Angela Cambourn Mesothelioma the medical name for cancer of the pleura (the lining of the lung and chest cavity) or cancer of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). It is usually caused by prolonged or persistent e...

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How Is Mesothelioma Treated?

How Is Mesothelioma Treated? by: Linda Woodhouse Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. However, they may have been been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways. This could includ...

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What Is Mesothelioma?

What Is Mesothelioma? by: Steve Austin Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cell...

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