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When Buying Old Homes Be Aware of Asbestos Risk

By | Published July 8, 2021 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on When Buying Old Homes Be Aware of Asbestos Risk

“Asbestos. The name has its origin in the Greek word for inextinguishable. A highly-effective and inexpensive fire-retardant material and thermal and acoustic insulator, asbestos was used extensively in home construction from the early 1940s through the 1970s.” So says an article on the web page of This Old House. It’s true that many people love Read More

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PA School Officials Charged With Hiding Asbestos Problems

By | Published November 2, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on PA School Officials Charged With Hiding Asbestos Problems

In October of this year, three former or current school officials in Pennsylvania faced criminal charges due to allegations of hiding asbestos issues in the Scranton school district. NBC 10 Philadelphia reported at the beginning of October that a former superintendent of the Scranton School District was charged with felony child endangerment. Two other officials Read More

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Eyes On Upcoming EPA Decision On Asbestos

By | Published August 11, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Eyes On Upcoming EPA Decision On Asbestos

Asbestos victims and companies that produce or have produced products containing asbestos are awaiting the EPA’s decision on several asbestos-related issues. Asbestos victims are hoping that asbestos-containing products will be entirely banned from USA markets. Manufacturers and suppliers of asbestos-containing products are concerned that EPA’s draft Risk Evaluation of March 2020 could create new legal Read More

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Glowing Dye May Aid in Eliminating Cancer

By | Published July 1, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses, Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , | Comments Off on Glowing Dye May Aid in Eliminating Cancer

“Clean margins are a goal of cancer excision surgery”, states an article in Penn Today. “If even a small piece of cancerous tissue is left behind, it increases the likelihood of a local recurrence and spread of the disease, possibly reducing overall survival time.” With an innovative approach to cancer surgery, researchers at the University Read More

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Hunting for Ovarian Cancer’s ‘Off’ Switches

By | Published June 25, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Comments Off on Hunting for Ovarian Cancer’s ‘Off’ Switches

A new study comparing cancerous tissue with normal fallopian tube samples advances important insights about the cellular engine that drives a majority of ovarian cancers and confirms biological hallmarks of survival. This cellular engine remains difficult to disable. High-grade serous carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer, and it has the lowest survival rate. Read More

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New Portable Device Provides Noninvasive Treatment That Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors

By | Published April 14, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos-Related Illnesses, Mesothelioma | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on New Portable Device Provides Noninvasive Treatment That Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors

New Portable Device Provides Noninvasive Treatment That Shrinks Mesothelioma Tumors The Optune Lua is a portable device that physicians can prescribe for patients diagnosed with unresectable malignant mesothelioma. It uses low frequency electric fields specifically designed to interrupt the division of cancer cells, and in doing so it stops tumors from growing, and in many Read More

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Compensation For Victims Of A Second Asbestos-Related Illness

By | Published April 9, 2020 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Comments Off on Compensation For Victims Of A Second Asbestos-Related Illness

Compensation For Victims Of A Second Asbestos-Related Illness Pennsylvania state law allows plaintiffs with nonmalignant asbestos-related diseases to file a second lawsuit and recover damages if they later develop an asbestos-related cancer. Should you or a loved one suffer a second asbestos related cancer, you may be entitled to compensation. This issue recently brought to greater attention when the state legislature in Virginia Read More

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Who Is at Risk of Asbestos Exposure?

By | Published February 1, 2019 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals containing thin microscopic fibers. Resistant to fire, heat, and chemicals, these fibers have been mined and widely used in a variety of automotive and construction industry products, such as car clutch pads, brake shoes, and ceiling/floor tiles. If asbestos particles become airborne and are inhaled or ingested, Read More

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Understanding Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure

By | Published January 26, 2019 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses, Lung Cancer | Tagged Tags: , | Leave a comment

Asbestos is a naturally occurring fiber composed of six different minerals. Due to its favorable heat and chemical resistance qualities, in addition to its durability, it has historically been widely used in a number of industrial and consumer products. These include the following: Heat-resistant fabrics Paints Roofing materials Floor and ceiling tiles Car parts Plastics Read More

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Employers Are Responsible for Monitoring Asbestos in the Construction Industry

By | Published December 26, 2014 | Posted in Asbestos, Asbestos-Related Illnesses | Tagged Tags: , , | Leave a comment

Asbestos is a fiber composed of a set of six naturally occurring minerals. Historically, it was mined and used to produce industrial and insulating materials because of its resistance to fire, heat, and chemical damage. It is also affordable to produce and has desirable sound absorption and tensile strength properties. However, as early as the Read More

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