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Many Consumer Products May Expose People To Risk Of Mesothelioma
A recent report published by a California firm has concluded that many consumer products contain a form of asbestos called tremolite asbestos. Tremolite asbestos is a non-commercial form of asbestos and like all other types of asbestos, carries the risk of asbestosis, lung cancer, and malignant mesothelioma. Although the greatest risk of developing one of… read more
Investigation Reveals Asbestos Abatement Workers Subject To Asbestos Exposure And Safety Violations
In an effort to remove asbestos, a dangerous mineral shown to cause cancer when inhaled, many companies and building owners hire “asbestos abatement” professionals to help remove the toxic substance. Numerous buildings throughout the United States and New Mexico still contain asbestos, often used in insulation and other building materials. Further, homes built as late… read more
Mesothelioma May Be Caused By Even Brief Asbestos Exposure
The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health report previously that even brief exposure to asbestos may lead to the development of mesothelioma. The reported case detailed the situation of a 58-year-old man who developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos-containing gaskets during a summer job. He had no additional exposure. Mesothelioma is a rare… read more
Death Toll From Mesothelioma In Iron Range Rises
AP reports that the number of Iron Rangers who have died from mesothelioma has risen. Mesothelioma is a rare and almost always fatal form of lung cancer associated with exposure to asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma often takes up to 30 years or more to show up. If you believe you or a loved one has been… read more
Experts Predict Cases of Mesothelioma To Surge
A recent asbestos report concluded that the number of people suffering from malignant mesothelioma as the result of asbestos exposure continues to surge. Studying trends in asbestos use and patients affected with asbestos-related cancers in Korea, the Netherlands, and Japan, experts concluded that the number of people suffering from asbestos exposure is set to increase… read more
