Month: September 2020

Asbestos used to be considered a miracle mineral. Now we know it’s a killer. Because asbestos fibers are strong and naturally resist heat and fire, manufacturers used to build them into all kinds of materials. At least, until we learned those materials were...

By now, you've probably heard that asbestos is a carcinogen. Exposure can lead to cancers like lung cancer, colon cancer and mesothelioma. It's natural you'd want to avoid exposing yourself to the mineral, but how easy is that?The truth is that asbestos was everywhere...

Your mental health colors everything else that happens in your life. However, life events can also cause shifts in your mental health.When you feel sick, you may not be able to do the activities you enjoy. When you are ill for a long time or receive a serious...

Asbestos removal is generally not a DIY project. Typically, property owners who are concerned about asbestos are advised to call in the professionals. This is because asbestos abatement professionals should be formally trained and certified in the best techniques for...

The truth is that a mesothelioma diagnosis is a tough thing. It’s hard on anyone diagnosed with cancer, and it’s hard on friends and family members.Because there’s no reliable cure, the diagnosis often leads to a lot of uncertainty. What are the...

Cancer can develop in almost any part of the body. Skin cancer starts in the skin, lung cancer starts in the lungs, and bone cancer starts in the bones.If you have a loved one who was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may know that it is also a type of cancer....