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    Connect to Care - Asbestos

    What Resources Are Available To People With Asbestos-Related Illness?

    From medical treatments to personal injury lawsuits, here are resources available to patients following an asbestos-related illness diagnosis.

    How Do We Solve A Problem Like Asbestos?

    The dangerous of asbestos are well known, but thousands of Americans still die every year from asbestos-related diseases.

    6 Jobs That Increase Risk Of Lung Cancer From Asbestos

    Those who work in industries ranging from construction to farming face a greater risk of exposure to asbestos.

    What To Do If You Find Asbestos In Your Home

    Finding exposed asbestos in your home requires immediate action to protect your health. Here’s what you should do.

    Can the Sugarbaker Procedure Help Treat Mesothelioma?

    Patients with abdominal cancer may live longer with the Sugarbaker procedure. Find out if this treatment may help you or a loved one with peritoneal mesothelioma.

    What Is Asbestos and Why Is It Potentially Harmful?

    Unfortunately asbestos is still all around us in buildings and some products. If you're not careful its exposure can lead to chronic disease or cancer.

    Think You've Been Exposed To Asbestos? Here's What You Should Do

    Asbestos is a dangerous material that's been linked to several diseases. If you think you've been exposed, take these steps.

    Who Is Most Likely To Get An Asbestos-Related Illness?

    Who Is Most Likely To Have An Asbestos-Related Illness?

    Mesothelioma Treatment Can Be Expensive: Know Your Options

    A mesothelioma diagnosis can be costly. From government agencies to lawsuits, there are ways to get help.

    Thriving With Mesothelioma: What You Should Know

    A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating. Learn how to cope with this rare form of cancer.

    Asbestos Exposure: The Brief History You Probably Didn't Know

    Asbestos was once widely used in manufacturing. Today, it has rightfully earned a reputation for getting people sick.

    Mesothelioma from Asbestos: Everything You Need To Know

    Mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the thin layer of tissue surrounding your lungs and other vital organs, has been linked to asbestos exposure.

    What Is Mesothelioma?

    Malignant mesothelioma cause by asbestos affects the mesothelium, a membrane that covers vital organs, especially the lungs and chest cavity.

    How Is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?

    Patients presenting symptoms of mesothelioma may be examined in a variety of ways including imaging, blood test, or fluid and tissue test.

    Secondhand Asbestos Exposure: Who Is At Risk?

    Secondhand, or "secondary," asbestos exposure can be deadly. Here's what you should know about your risk.

    Medicare Advantage: How it Works

    Asbestos exposure, radon exposure, and family history can all increase your risk of developing lung cancer.

    4 Cancers Linked To Asbestos Exposure

    Asbestos exposure may result in some fibers reaching the lungs, irritating lung cells and eventually leading to certain cancers including mesothelioma.

    5 Conditions Linked To Asbestos Exposure

    Asbestos exposure can be deadly over time. Here are 5 conditions linked to the mineral.

    Can Nutrition Help Improve a Mesothelioma Prognosis?

    Asbestos was once widely used in manufacturing. Today, it has rightfully earned a reputation for getting people sickA diagnosis of mesothelioma can be life-changing but proper nutrition may help with the prognosis of this form of cancer. In this article, we consulted with experts for some insights into the prognosis for mesothelioma.

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