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Asbestos exposure ups the risk of mesothelioma

Asbestos exposure ups the risk of mesothelioma

If you work or have worked in a North Carolina shipyard, old school building, factory, or the construction or auto mechanics industry, you may at some point have been exposed to asbestos. While exposures are not limited to these types…

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Adequate end-of-life care for mesothelioma patients

Adequate end-of-life care for mesothelioma patients

Individuals who are suffering from terminal illnesses deserve to have quality care at every stage of life. There are certain types of medical assistance specifically designed for those who have serious medical needs and may not be able to care…

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The emotional toll of a parent’s physical illness

The emotional toll of a parent’s physical illness

Learning that your parent is sick with mesothelioma can derail your life, even as an adult. Your relationship and responsibilities can change dramatically with that diagnosis, and the emotional toll it takes on you can catch you by surprise. What…

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Certain factors may elevate your chance of mesothelioma

Certain factors may elevate your chance of mesothelioma

A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. Due to the aggressive nature of this specific type of cancer, treatment can be difficult, and in many cases, the state of the disease is not known until it has progressed significantly. There are certain…

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Popcorn ceilings often contain asbestos

Popcorn ceilings often contain asbestos

Popcorn ceilings fell out of favor, but they were commonplace in buildings built or renovated from the 1950s to the 1980s. Also known as stucco or acoustic, builders especially liked these textured ceilings that hid imperfections and offered a certain…

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What are the treatment options for mesothelioma?

What are the treatment options for mesothelioma?

A diagnosis of mesothelioma can be devastating. This type of cancer is aggressive, and you may find yourself asking difficult questions about your life expectancy and how you can take care of your loved ones after you pass. While this…

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Mesothelioma is a progressive disease

Mesothelioma is a progressive disease

If you have ever had the flu or even a bad cold, you may have been immediately aware of your illness because of symptoms your body was exhibiting. For either of these illnesses, such symptoms might have included a runny…

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These 8 jobs are at high risk for mesothelioma

These 8 jobs are at high risk for mesothelioma

Whether you’ve been working at the same job in the Carolinas for decades or have been employed in various industries, you no doubt have always tried to stay safe in the workplace and while traveling to and from your job.…

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What is secondhand mesothelioma?

What is secondhand mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that attacks the tissue that lines the patient’s organs. It is aggressive, deadly, and often tied to exposure to asbestos. Exposure can occur within the workplace. Research has linked asbestos exposure to many…

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Is Mesothelioma causing your symptoms?

Is Mesothelioma causing your symptoms?

Perhaps you’ve been looking forward to retirement after many years of working in a factory, shipyard or auto mechanics shop. Such jobs often require strenuous labor but can be a good way to provide for a family. If you have…

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