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Early stage lung cancer is lung cancer where cancer has not grown substantially or metastasized (spread) to other areas of the body. Lung Cancer According to the Mayo Clinic, lung cancer has the unfortunate honor of being the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Those who smoke cigarettes have a higher risk of developing lung …
When you have lung cancer, back pain feels like either a general muscle ache or sharp, like a pinched nerve. In some cases, patients may complain of pain on one side of their back that they believe might relate to the kidney area. Lung cancer patients who do feel back pain often perceive it very …
There is no blood test currently available that determines if a person had asbestos exposure. However, some new blood tests show promise that they could detect mesothelioma years before a patient would exhibit symptoms. While there is still no cure for mesothelioma, knowing years before any symptoms appear that a patient has cancer can increase …
Asbestosis affects every patient differently, but many patients with asbestosis can live many decades with this type of respiratory disease. The life expectancy of someone with asbestosis will largely depend on their overall health, how much exposure to asbestos they received, and how well they respond to treatment. Understanding Asbestosis Asbestosis is a chronic lung …
If you used Roundup in the past and are now concerned with reports that its main ingredient glyphosate can cause cancer, you are probably now looking for alternatives to keep your weeds in check. Roundup and Spectracide are both herbicides and kill weeds on contact. However, the active ingredient in Spectracide is diquat dibromide and …
The first reported case of mesothelioma happened in 1767, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). French pathologist Joseph Lieutaud, who was the personal physician of King Louis XVI, first reported his findings of tumors in the tissue surrounding the lungs (pleura) in “Précis de médecine pratique,” a series of four books he published …
Many homeowners and gardening enthusiasts are looking for a natural alternative to Roundup, a weed killer (herbicide) that may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Roundup contains glyphosate, a chemical classified by the International Research Agency on Cancer (IRAC) as a “probable human carcinogen.” Some natural alternatives to Roundup include ordinary household …
There is not enough specific research to prove or disprove that Roundup is safe for home use. Roundup contains glyphosate, an herbicide that some studies have linked to increased cancer risks and other health issues. However, those studies looked at high exposure levels for certain occupations and not the occasional use of Roundup by the …
According to a research study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), you can get cancer from talcum powder when used for personal feminine hygiene. Using talcum powder may also increase your risk of getting lung cancer from breathing talcum powder that contains asbestos, a known carcinogen. Cancer Lawsuits Against Talcum Powder Producer Johnson …
If you are using the Roundup herbicide regularly, you may worry about getting the chemical glyphosate on your skin during application. Washing the herbicide off your skin with a saline solution can remove the substance, according to Food and Chemical Toxicology. Rinsing the affected area with water immediately can also help to wash some of …
Yes, you can carry asbestos on your clothes. If you worked with asbestos and your company did not provide you with protective equipment and follow appropriate safety procedures, you possibly carried asbestos home from work on your clothes. You may have unintentionally exposed your family members to the carcinogen, and they may have developed mesothelioma …
Johnson & Johnson, a large company frequently referred to as “J&J,” produces a number of pharmaceutical, medical, and consumer goods products. While J&J is based in New Jersey, there are a number of manufacturing plants located around the United States. One of the most popular Johnson & Johnson products, baby powder, has served consumers of …
Roundup can stay in the soil for days, weeks, or even months, depending largely upon the composition of the soil. This means that Roundup can stay in the soil long term, in some cases. Roundup is one of the most popular and widely used weed killers in the world. Commercial farmers and gardeners, along with …
Mesothelioma refers to a form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs or other organs, usually after exposure to asbestos, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Asbestos is a carcinogen that naturally occurs in talcum, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). To recover damages for mesothelioma, …
Mesothelioma is a cancer in humans caused by prolonged proximity and exposure to asbestos. Among the nearly 50,000 mesothelioma deaths reported between 1999-2015 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of deaths occurred in men and women older than 85 years old, and of white, black, or Asian races. Those who …
Dogs walk on grass, roll in the grass, and even eat grass. If that grass had treatments for weed-control, including treatments of Roundup, dogs can suffer exposure to glyphosate. Glyphosate is the main ingredient found in Roundup and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) classifies it as a possible carcinogen. If a …
Talc is a soft mineral found in the ground that was widely used nearly 100 years as a successful way to reduce moisture and friction from both adults and children’s bodies, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since the 1970s, research has shown a direct relationship between talc and asbestos, which is a …
The safest herbicide (weed killer) is manual removal—using a trowel, shovel, or hoe to remove weeds by their roots, according to the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This method does not require any chemicals or substances, both natural and artificial, and can eliminate current weeds and discourage new weed growth in …
Mesothelioma is a cancer that begins in the tissue lining the majority of our organs, known as the mesothelium. Symptoms of mesothelioma can vary depending on where the cancer originates, and signs of the disease can be mild, as well as similar to many other common illnesses. Because of this, people can go years, even …
Talc is bad for skin because it can contain asbestos, which is a known carcinogen. Talc and Skin Cosmetics There is a strong connection between the known carcinogen asbestos and the mineral talc. The mineral talc is mined from the ground from talc mines that are naturally located near asbestos mines. Research discovered that talc …
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