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Epithelial Mesothelioma – All You Need to Know (2024)

Mesothelioma can be categorized by the location of the tumor, the cell type, and the stage of the cancer growth. Each of these factors impacts how the cancer is treated and what options are available for a patient. Epithelial mesothelioma…

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Asbestos in Drinking Water: What You Need to Know 2024

If you are concerned about your drinking water and its possible levels of asbestos, it is wise to talk to your doctor. Asbestos was once a common building material, and your drinking water may contain very low levels of it.…

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How to Identify Asbestos in Everyday Products We Use 2024

Although asbestos is less common in current-day products, it can still be found contaminating certain items. Additionally, many old products that contain or are contaminated with asbestos can be found in circulation, particularly in old construction materials. Like many consumers,…

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Mesothelioma VA Benefits – Veterans Benefits for Military Asbestos Exposure (2024)

Veterans who served in the United States military may be at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma than other people. While the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) does recognize the effects of asbestos exposure, it may be unclear to veterans…

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Mesothelioma in the United States: Top 10 States for Asbestos Exposure (2024)

Mesothelioma is a very rare cancer, but it and other diseases caused by asbestos exposure are often the result of negligence by manufacturers, employers, and other parties. These companies knew the dangers of asbestos exposure, yet they prioritized profit over…

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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials [2024 Updated]

Researchers are constantly seeking improved treatments for mesothelioma and other cancers. Mesothelioma clinical trials are one way that scientists are trying to find new methods of helping patients. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it…

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Asbestos Exposure in South Carolina Shipyards (2024)

South Carolina has a significant number of shipyards along its coast. Throughout the mid-1930s to the late-1970s, these shipyards used asbestos for fireproofing, heatproofing, and corrosion protection in many materials and equipment used in ships. Many employees and military members…

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Mesothelioma Misdiagnosis: Diseases Mistaken for Mesothelioma (2024)

Mesothelioma is among the rarest diseases. Many people who are exposed to asbestos, the leading cause of mesothelioma, do not develop this cancer. Due to its rarity and non-specific symptoms, mesothelioma misdiagnosis occurs often. There are diseases mistaken for mesothelioma…

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Malignant Mesothelioma Symptoms & Treatment [2024 Updated]

Mesothelioma develops in the lining of organs, including the lungs, abdominal organs, heart, and testicles. Malignant mesothelioma means that the tumor is cancerous, and this is typical of most diagnoses. It is an aggressive cancer with an unfortunately low life…

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Asbestos in Schools: What You Need to Know (2024)

Decades ago, asbestos was a common building material used in the United States. Today, people can still find it in ceiling tiles, insulation, floor tiles, and other building materials. While asbestos exposure is known to cause severe health problems, including…

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