Sponsored by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, National Cancer Prevention Month 2025 aims to bring awareness to the avoidable causes of cancer and what people can…
Category: Mesothelioma
Can You Sue for Lung Cancer?
Patients and their loved ones may be able to sue for lung cancer if they were exposed to asbestos. This dangerous mineral can cause lung…
$8 Billion J&J Talc Bankruptcy Settlement Challenged by U.S. Health Agencies
Johnson & Johnson’s $8 Billion talc bankruptcy settlement over asbestos in their baby powder and talc products has come under scrutiny by the Department of…
FDA Moves to Standardize Testing for Asbestos in Talc Products
With mounting evidence showing the connection between talcum powder and asbestos, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new rule to implement…
Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month 2025
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighters are twice as likely to develop certain types of cancer than the general population, according to the International…
Is Mesothelioma Always Fatal?
Although this cancer is considered incurable, mesothelioma is not always fatal, thanks to advances in medical research and treatment options. A number of patients have…
Asbestos in Ductwork and the Risk of Exposure
Between the early 1950s and 1980, forced-air heating ducts installed in American buildings and houses were often constructed, secured, or wrapped with asbestos-containing materials. Asbestos,…
Quit Smoking During the Great American Smokeout 2024
The Great American Smokeout® began as a single event in a small town, but over the years, it has become a nationwide opportunity for smokers…
Supporting U.S. Military Veterans on Veterans Day 2024
On November 11 each year, America celebrates Veterans Day — a time dedicated to the brave men and women in uniform who served in the…
