Many people in North Carolina and throughout the country have contracted terminal illnesses after working in train yards, automotive repair, factories, shipyards, construction, old school buildings and other industries. While the work in such industries varies, there...
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North Carolina families seek to combine mesothelioma lawsuits
Two North Carolina families whose loved ones either died or suffer from asbestos-related mesothelioma have asked a U.S. federal court to consolidate their individual cases in seeking damages from companies that include Dow Chemical, 3M and General Electric. Several...
How mesothelioma treatment could impact your life
Once you receive a diagnosis of mesothelioma, you know that your life will be different going forward. Mesothelioma is a serious type of cancer that impacts the lungs, and while you know that your prognosis may not be good, you can seek treatments that will allow you...
The connection between friability and mesothelioma
In many North Carolina factories, shipyards, old school buildings, homes and other locations, there can be microscopic fibers in the air, which you might inhale or ingest if you are in the vicinity. If you work in a location where the air contains asbestos, you might...
What can you expect after a malignant mesothelioma diagnosis?
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most devastating things you will ever go through. If you just learned that you have mesothelioma, you may wonder what this type of diagnosis could mean for the rest of your life. You will require treatment and support...
Mesothelioma, other cancers remain a health risk for firefighters
Last summer, the World Health Organization re-classified firefighting as a cancer-causing profession. Many people already are aware of this news, especially firefighters and their families. In July, a panel of 25 global scientists determined that sufficient evidence...
What to expect in the end stages of mesothelioma
When you or your loved one received a terminal illness diagnosis from a North Carolina doctor, your life underwent significant changes, and you can expect other changes as the disease progresses. For those suffering from mesothelioma, which is often caused by exposure...
How long may I expect to live with mesothelioma?
The startling news began with unexpected symptoms that included, chest pain, coughing, and shortness of breath. The news worsened upon your diagnosis of mesothelioma. You are one of the 3,000 Americans diagnosed each year with this almost always fatal form of cancer....
Be aware of these common lung cancer symptoms
It is important for every North Carolina adult to be aware of certain troubling signs that may indicate an underlying health condition. It is devastating to receive a diagnosis of a serious medical issue after it has progressed to a point where treatment may not be as...
New treatment strategy may prove useful for mesothelioma patients
Receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma may seem like a death sentence as this type of cancer is both aggressive and difficult to treat. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lungs that is the result of direct exposure to the toxic substance asbestos. Exposure may happen due...