Blog

Home >  Blog
North Carolina families seek to combine mesothelioma lawsuits

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 other…

view article
How mesothelioma treatment could impact your life

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…

view article
What can you expect after a malignant mesothelioma diagnosis?

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…

view article
Mesothelioma, other cancers remain a health risk for firefighters

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 25global scientists determined that sufficient evidence exists that firefighters around…

view article
What to expect in the end stages of mesothelioma

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…

view article
How long may I expect to live with mesothelioma?

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…

view article
Be aware of these common lung cancer symptoms

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…

view article
New treatment strategy may prove useful for mesothelioma patients

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…

view article
How asbestos causes mesothelioma

How asbestos causes mesothelioma

If you have developed health problems after having worked in a factory, shipyard, auto mechanics shop or other location where there may have been asbestos, your condition might be connected to exposure. Symptoms of illness often do not arise for…

view article
Lies about asbestos removal training lead to federal convictions

Lies about asbestos removal training lead to federal convictions

The negligent acts of some people continue to endanger the safety and lives of others. Take, for instance, the recent case involving two asbestos abatement employees who failed to properly train workers, exposing them and the public to asbestos exposure.…

view article
es_MXES