Although asbestos is no longer a commonly used material for building there has been a rise in the number of diseases caused by asbestos exposure. This is because the fibers that cause the problem take about 20 to 30 years to manifest. Thus, after a long period of dormancy the symptoms show up dramatically. What [...]
Mesothelioma cancer is a disease that results from exposure to asbestos related substances. Asbestos usually consists of fibres that can enter the body through the mouth, or the skin, and, subsequently, enter the lungs, or blood stream.
Mesothelioma cancer has become more widely documented in the last 5-10 years, due to the fact that symptoms [...]
As an American citizen you have many rights. The United Stated of America signed a very important document called the Declaration of Human Rights. In it, under article number 3 you will find that “everyone has the right to life…” With that said, almost everyone infected with mesothelioma got it by inhaling toxic asbestos fibers [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body?s internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium [...]
People with a history of asbestos exposure are about seven times more likely to die from lung cancer than those who are unexposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure is associated with all types of lung cancer, and with a rare type of cancer called malignant mesothelioma, which affects the tissue lining the lungs called the [...]
April 2006 - The MACK Group, LLC recently completed the asbestos abatement of the former Point Pleasant Hospital located in Point Pleasant New Jersey. The project consisted of the removal of various asbestos containing materials as well as the abatement of several large boilers.
The project scope consisted of the asbestos abatement of 200,000 square [...]
Many buildings hold the presence of carcinogenic Asbestos which was used in thermal system insulation and numerous other materials. Before the ban on ?popcorn ceilings? in the United States in 1978, its use was a common practice in the construction of homes. The ?popcorn ceiling? is a source of the dangerous Asbestos, and therefore initiates [...]
Asbestos was mined and used commercially in North America beginning in the late 1800s. Its use increased greatly during World War II. Since then, it has been used in many industries. For example, the building and construction industry has used it for strengthening cement and plastics as well as for insulation, fireproofing, and sound absorption. [...]
During the 1930’s asbestos was discovered to be a great material to be used in building homes, it’s fire resistant as well as sturdy and strong. It was used on shingles extensively up until the 1970’s when it was proven to cause many diseases.
If your home was built during this time, there is a [...]
Have you ever been exposed to asbestos? Have you ever been short of breath or has experienced chest pains coupled with a notable weight loss? If you answered yes to both questions then you may be exhibiting some symptoms of asbestos mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer which results from exposure to asbestos. [...]
