For decades, people have known that there is a direct causative relationship between smoking and lung cancer. High-cost public awareness campaigns aim to educate people about this exact risk. The longer someone smokes and the more tobacco they consume, the greater...
Despite advancements in medical technology and treatment methods, mesothelioma remains a particularly deadly disease. Why is this rare form of cancer often fatal? Mesothelioma can be difficult to detect. The symptoms of mesothelioma can often resemble those of other,...
Various industries have relied on use of asbestos, a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals, for its resistance to heat, fire, and chemicals. Unfortunately, its durability is a double-edged sword. When someone inhales asbestos fibers, they can become lodged in...
While asbestos was once a common building material, we now know exposure to this material can cause serious health problems, including different types of cancer. Knowing what types of cancer asbestos can cause is a key step for people suffering from these serious...
Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. For decades, the asbestos industry knowingly concealed the deadly risks associated with this mineral, leading to a public health crisis of unprecedented proportions. The...
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer that typically affects the lungs, can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. Initial symptoms often present as flu-like symptoms, so the only way to confirm a mesothelioma diagnosis is through a potentially invasive biopsy. However, a recent study involving gene mapping could lead to a less invasive and more effective diagnosis method for…
Exposure to mold, particularly toxic mold, is a growing concern in both the healthcare and legal spheres. With the potential to exacerbate health conditions and ruin property, mold can be a formidable force to combat. For those who have suffered health issues, property damage, or any other losses as a result of mold infestation, there might be an opportunity to…
Our Maryland Mesothelioma Lawyers Discuss Mesothelioma Diagnosis A mesothelioma diagnosis poses serious challenges to you and your loved one. The many different kinds of mesothelioma can result in widely varying prognoses and treatment options, but you do not have to navigate this complicated world by yourself. The Law Office of Peter J. Angelos has extensive experience working with mesothelioma patients…
Mesothelioma is an atypical class of cancers generally caused by inhaling or swallowing airborne asbestos fibers. Malignant mesotheliomas are tumors that usually begin growing in the chest, abdomen, and heart. These tumors can take up to 50 years to develop depending on the severity of exposure to asbestos particles. Patients often miss mesothelioma symptoms due to the broad range of…
Ovarian cancer is a rare, yet serious, form of cancer that has been linked to brief-to-extended asbestos exposure in talcum products. It is found in the female reproductive system of cancer patients and is aggressive in nature. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos-containing products, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Shower-to-Shower and Baby Powder, it is…