November 2021 | Shrader & Associates L.L.P.
Get in Touch Today
Can I Still Work While Being Treated for Mesothelioma?

Can I Still Work While Being Treated for Mesothelioma?

The effects of receiving treatment for mesothelioma can be different for each person who endures it. Before starting treatment, it can be difficult to predict how you will feel or if you will feel well enough to keep conducting your daily activities, such as going to work. Read on to learn more about whether it’s possible to work while receiving mesothelioma treatment. Working While Receiving...

View Article

Is It OK to Exercise While Being Treated for Mesothelioma?

Is It OK to Exercise While Being Treated for Mesothelioma?

If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, your life has likely changed in several ways. Things you were once able to do with ease may be more challenging now. This may prompt you to wonder whether it is safe to exercise while receiving treatment for mesothelioma. Read on to find out. Exercising While Receiving Mesothelioma Treatment Studies have shown that “There is substantial evidence that...

View Article

Uncommon Places You Could Find Asbestos

Uncommon Places You Could Find Asbestos

You’ve likely heard of asbestos. You probably already know that it is a mineral fiber that naturally occurs in rock and soil. While it sounds harmless enough, asbestos exposure can be seriously harmful to human health. In fact, repeated exposure to asbestos particles can lead to deadly cancers, such as mesothelioma. Unfortunately, many industries in the United States have historically utilized...

View Article

How Common is Mesothelioma Compared to Other Cancers?

How Common is Mesothelioma Compared to Other Cancers?

Mesothelioma is an uncommon type of cancer that is most often fatal. This form of cancer occurs in the lining of the chest or abdomen. The vast majority of mesothelioma cases are the result of asbestos exposure in the workplace, but some other cases have been linked to environmental exposures. You may wonder how common mesothelioma is compared to other forms of cancer. Read on to find out....

View Article

Do I Need to See a Specialist to Treat Mesothelioma?

Do I Need to See a Specialist to Treat Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a particular type of cancer that is often developed as a result of continued exposure to asbestos. In the U.S., there are several types of work in which asbestos exposure is common, including: Plumbing Pipefitting Steamfitting Electrical work Shipyard work Railroad work Construction Most people don’t develop mesothelioma for 20 to 50 years following exposure to asbestos, but it...

View Article