Could that cough be asbestosis?
One of the deadliest aspects of asbestos exposure is the extremely long latency period between the actual exposure and the manifestation of the disease in those suffering from it. The disease can lie dormant for anywhere from 10-40 years.
Surgery an option for some with mesothelioma
New treatments give hope for mesothelioma victims
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and fast-moving cancer most commonly associated with asbestos exposure. When it first emerged in the national consciousness in the late 70s and early 80s, the prognosis was never good. Most mesothelioma victims could expect to live between 12 and 18 months and there was no discussion of long-term survival.
Another court victory against talcum powder manufacturers
Talcum powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson recently lost another court battle over claims its product causes cancer in women who apply it to their genital region. This was the corporation's second defeat in a three-month span.
What you need to know about asbestos exposure among Navy veterans
For most of the 20th century, asbestos was widely used in the U.S. Navy, both in the shipyards were the vessels were built and onboard in a wide array of applications. This resulted in widespread asbestos exposure among Navy veterans, in many cases leading to disastrous health consequences in the decades that followed. Often, the disease remains undetected for a period of 20 to 50 years before resulting in a terminal diagnosis.
