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,…
Category: Mesothelioma
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…
Can You Get Lung Cancer from Asbestos Exposure?
Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be around 234,580 new cases…
Commemorating the U.S. Navy's 249th Birthday & Supporting Veterans with Mesothelioma
Originally established on October 13, 1775, the United States Navy celebrates its 249th birthday this year. This day is dedicated to honoring the men and…
$8 Billion Johnson & Johnson Talc Settlement Proposed — But Is It Enough?
Johnson & Johnson has increased their talc settlement proposal to approximately $8 Billion in an effort to resolve thousands of claims linked to asbestos in…
How to Get Involved on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2024
Recognized each year on September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day honors the tens of thousands of individuals and families who have felt the devastation that comes…
Honor the U.S. Air Force’s 77th Birthday
This year, the United States Air Force will celebrate its 77th birthday. The U.S. Air Force was established as its own branch of the military…
Remembering First Responders on 9/11
For all the immediate confusion surrounding the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, first responders knew exactly where they needed to be: Shanksville, PA, the…
