Mesothelioma & Military Veterans: What You Should Know
Thousands of United States Military members have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after exposure to asbestos during service. Because mesothelioma symptoms typically don’t occur until 20-50 years following exposure, veterans who served until the 1980s may still be at risk today. U.S. Veterans with mesothelioma may be eligible for additional VA benefits, including VA healthcare and VA disability....
5 Things to Do After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis: What You Should Know
Getting a mesothelioma diagnosis, whether yours or a loved one’s, can be overwhelming, frightening, and stressful. You might be wondering what you should do first, what types of treatments are available, or what the financial impact of the disease will be. These, and many other questions, may be running through your head in the aftermath, making it hard to cope positively with your diagnosis....
Understanding the Four Types of Mesothelioma: What You Should Know
A mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops after a patient is exposed to asbestos fibers. The patient’s healthy cells mutate and become cancerous between ten and fifty years after their initial exposure. From there, they grow and multiply in the outer lining of the internal organs, including places like the lungs, heart, abdomen, and testicles. The type of mesothelioma is determined by the...
How Employers Can Reduce Asbestos Exposure in the Workplace: What They Should Know
Asbestos exposure is a nationally recognized health hazard and dangerous carcinogen that leads to the development of mesothelioma – an aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the internal organs. While steps have been taken to regulate and reduce the use of this substance, the fact is that asbestos still exists in many places where we live and work. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure...