Receiving a diagnosis of certain types of cancer can be devastating, both for you and your loved ones. Mesothelioma is a specific type of cancer that is aggressive and incurable, and it is often the result of exposure to the toxic material, asbestos. Many people who...
If a doctor has diagnosed your loved one with a terminal illness, it’s understandable that you want to help him or her retain the greatest quality of life possible as each phase of the illness progresses. Are you a caregiver for one of many people in North Carolina or...
If you had exposure to microscopic fibers that categorized as “asbestos,” your health is at risk. Asbestos-related illnesses are often slow to develop in the human body, however, so many years might pass before you realize that you are ill. If you receive a diagnosis...
Certain types of lung cancers can develop as a result of exposure to types of toxic substances, such as asbestos. In many cases, individuals come into contact with asbestos as a result of their jobs, but they may not be aware of the effects of this contact until years...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
