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Who’s Responsible for Asbestos in My Workplace?

Who’s Responsible for Asbestos in My Workplace?

Asbestos is a toxic material linked to the development of mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer. Although asbestos has been strictly regulated for decades, some work environments may still contain the substance. Learn who is responsible for identifying and removing asbestos from the workplace. Which Work Environments Contain Asbestos? Some work environments are more likely to contain...

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Asbestos Risk in Each Branch of the Military

Asbestos Risk in Each Branch of the Military

Veterans are a high-risk group for mesothelioma. In fact, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs has acknowledged that a significant number of past service members have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma results from exposure to asbestos. Get informed on asbestos exposure risk in each branch of the military. Army The U.S. Army stopped using asbestos products in the 1980s....

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How Long Does Mesothelioma Take to Metastasize?

How Long Does Mesothelioma Take to Metastasize?

When cancer metastasizes, or travels to distant parts of the body, it becomes more difficult to treat. Cancer usually does not metastasize until the later stages. Unfortunately, this means that many cases of mesothelioma have already metastasized before they are diagnosed because mesothelioma is often not diagnosed until the later stages. Learn how long, in general, mesothelioma takes to...

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How Successful Is Mesothelioma Treatment?

How Successful Is Mesothelioma Treatment?

A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating, particularly because most cases of mesothelioma are not diagnosed until the later stages. At this point, the viable treatment options for a mesothelioma patient may be limited. However, it is not impossible for mesothelioma patients to experience significant strides in their recovery. The amount of success a mesothelioma patient experiences in their...

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