Cancer is a disease that can affect any one at any age 13% of the deaths in the year 2007 were caused by cancer

As someone who’s living with prostate cancer, I applauded Louis Gossett Jr’s testimony in Congress on the importance of prostate cancer research funding

Unfortunately, many people do not take asbestos-related risks as seriously as they need to considering the multitude of older building materials that may contain asbestos and may result in exposure The reality is that exposure to asbestos can lead to much more serious side effects than just an irritating cough

Many people know that they need to avoid asbestos If you do not avoid asbestos, you could be diagnosed with pleural plaques, or much worse

If you have been exposed to asbestos, then you are at risk for contracting any number of medical conditions, including pleural disease Pleural disease occurs when the tissue lining the lungs becomes scarred and as a result lung use is restricted

Many people have found that they are simply are not as aware of the complications related to asbestos exposure as they should have been Because of this, some have been diagnosed with lung cancer only to find out later that their illness has been a result of exposure to asbestos

Insulation in your home is something that many take for granted and rarely think about unless they are uncomfortable However, good insulation results in less energy costs and a more comfortable home environment

If you watch the news, you may have heard discussion and concern about asbestos toxins and how asbestos exposure is linked to various forms of cancer, more specifically Mesothelioma Many people have filed lawsuits over their exposure to asbestos toxins as a result of suffering ill health and complications resulting from their exposure; however, no amount of compensation can replace their quality of life or prevent significant emotional duress

Popcorn ceilings were very popular in the 1950's all the way through the early part of the 1980's It was a trendy fashion with interior design during this time and many people opted to have popcorn ceiling installed throughout their homes

If your home was remodeled or built during the popcorn ceiling trend, which was between the 1950's and the 1980's, your ceiling may contain the deadly fiber, asbestos Many homeowners have the original popcorn ceilings that were installed in their homes and have no idea that it contains asbestos