Nearly 3,000 people in the U.S. are annually diagnosed with mesothelioma, a very rare and aggressive form of cancer which is exclusively caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. Because the malignant disease entails a long latency period of 20-50 years, the majority of those affected today were in contact with asbestos at some point during the … [Read more...]
Shortness of Breath and Fatigue: Symptoms or Side Effects?
Shortness of breath and fatigue are often symptoms of conditions like respiratory disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical … [Read more...]
Asbestos Exposure Side Effects and Mesothelioma Symptoms
Asbestos is often found in older buildings, but it is also in thousands of household items, including children's toys. The side effects of asbestos exposure usually do not show symptoms until years after exposure; typically 20 to 30 years. Asbestos exposure usually affects the lungs, but can affect other parts of the body. Below is a list of … [Read more...]
How Is Mesothelioma Treated?
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. They may have also been been exposed to asbestos dust and fiber in other ways. This could include working with asbestos or by home renovation using asbestos cement products or even by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos. The … [Read more...]
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