Blog Posts in August, 2010
Posted on Aug 31, 2010 By Bryan Fears
A few years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the demolition of a Dallas-area apartment building known as Oak Hollow using a new, less safe, unproven method. Rather than removing ...
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Posted on Aug 30, 2010 By Bryan Fears
You may have heard of the infamous W.R. Grace & Company, a producer of asbestos-related products who has been the subject of an estimated 270,000 asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits. W. R. Grace ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2010 By Bryan Fears
At least 35 percent of all cancer cases are related to poor nutrition, according to the National Cancer Institute. While mesothelioma isn't related to poor nutrition, improving your diet can help ...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2010 By Bryan Fears
"Asbestos" is a generic name for six naturally occurring minerals used in literally thousands of commercial products. It refers to mineral-based commercial material that has high tensile strength, ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Despite the fact that asbestos is a well-recognized and regulated health hazard, the United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that 1.3 million American ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Yes, asbestos is commonly associated with mesothelioma, but it is also frequently the cause of lung cancer. While mesothelioma refers to a cancer that attacks the membrane lining the lung wall, lung ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2010 By Bryan Fears
There are a lot of advantages to settling your mesothelioma claims. First, you won't have to go to court. Second, you'll save time-and you might save money, too. Third, you'll have money in your ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Because of the increasing number of Texas asbestos workers who suffer from mesothelioma, the State of Texas has classified this lethal cancer as an occupational disease. If you've worked in the ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Mesothelioma is an aggressive, severe, fatal form of cancer that often attacks the patient's lungs. Combating this disease sometimes requires drastic medical action, such lung surgery. Surgeries such ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Chemotherapy is one of the most common medical procedures for battling cancer. Chemotherapy drugs such as ALTIMA, Cisplatin, and Onconase are powerful, designed to attack and kill cancerous cells. ...
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Posted on Aug 13, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Thousands of the Americans who worked in shipyards during their career were likely exposed to asbestos. Because of its ability to resist corrosion and high temperatures, asbestos was ideal for ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Has someone you love served in the United States Navy? If so, they may have been exposed to asbestos, a dangerous, cancer-causing material found in more than 300 products common to warships made ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Unfortunately, mesothelioma is a lethal form of lung cancer for which there is no cure. However, many factors influence your prognosis-and can significantly extend the length of your life! These ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Victims of mesothelioma can demonstrate symptoms 15 to 50 years after initial exposure to dangerous levels of asbestos. Unfortunately, this cancer takes decades to develop and symptoms do not arise ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Have you recently learned that you have asbestosis or mesothelioma? If so, you may be struggling to cope with how costly asbestos injury can be. While the physical effects are most immediately felt, ...
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Posted on Aug 5, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Asbestos is a virtually indestructible, fine fiber that is easily inhaled. When someone breathes asbestos into their lungs, the fiber becomes lodged in the lining of the lungs. Over time, small fibers ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2010 By Bryan Fears
Late summer hurricanes frequently slam the Texas coast. In 2005, for instance, Hurricane Rita swept ashore near Sabine Pass, causing $11.3 billion in damage. Many of the buildings which were ...
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Posted on Aug 2, 2010 By Bryan Fears
According to the Environmental Working Group, 10,000 Americans die every year from asbestos-caused diseases, including one out of every 125 deaths of men over the age of 50. Moreover, despite the fact ...
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