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The truth about asbestos and the link to cancer
Asbestos is a dangerous group of minerals in the form of fibers. These mineral fibers occur naturally around the world. They’re found in rocks and in soil, where they’re more or less neutral agents. Two kinds of asbestos occur naturally.…
Talcum powder and the link to cancer
Does talcum powder lead to cancer? Can it cause ovarian cancer, in particular? These are potentially life-changing questions. It is critical to know the answers, and they’re questions medical professionals have been asking for years. Johnson & Johnson, one company…
Cryotherapy promising for future mesothelioma
North Carolina residents may be interested to hear that a recent mesothelioma clinical trial reveals that cryotherapy may be a valuable addition to multidisciplinary treatments of pleural mesothelioma. A leading thoracic surgeon believes that the groundbreaking clinical trial is promising…
Proposed legislation aims to protect children from asbestos
The recent makeup recalls by several tween retailers has sparked concern over children’s safety. A U.S. Representative recently introduced a bill that aims to protect children from asbestos-containing products. The bill is called, “Children’s Product Warning Label Act of 2018”.…
Johnson & Johnson discussed possible asbestos contamination
In the past few years, there has been a surge of lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson, a well-known and respected brand, for asbestos exposure and related cancers. Plaintiffs claim that due to contaminated baby powder products, they were at…
Asbestos FAQ: What you need to know
For many years, the use of asbestos in the construction industry was quite common. In the past, this was used as both an insulating material and flame retardant. Over time, it was found that asbestos could cause serious health concerns,…
Justice recalls asbestos-containing makeup after secondary test
Several previous North Carolina blog posts reported on allegations regarding makeup products from tween retailers, Claire’s and Justice. Both companies pulled their alleged asbestos-containing products from the shelves to ensure the safety of customers. According to Justice, initial tests showed…
Were you harmed by exposure to Roundup
In the summer of 2018, the first of several hundred Roundup exposure lawsuits against Monsanto will go to trial, possibly setting the tone for the court and opening the door for many other victims to pursue justice against the bioengineering…
Pursuing compensation for victims of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Many victims will live for decades without a disease diagnosis because they do not exhibit mesothelioma symptoms. By the time they are diagnosed with peritoneal or pleural…
What you need to know: asbestos, talc and cancer
Asbestos, talc and ovarian cancer have been in the news recently, with the awarding of $417 million in damages in a lawsuit tying ovarian cancer to talcum powder. Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay the millions to an East…
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