Veterans all over the United States are being misdiagnosed as having pneumonia during the pandemic instead of receiving the accurate diagnosis of mesothelioma. Receiving an incorrect diagnosis could have fatal consequences as a treatment for mesothelioma needs to be immediate. Around a third of all Americans diagnosed with mesothelioma, each year are Veterans of the US Navy. Millions of Veterans Develop Mesothelioma Studies have shown that the toxic material, asbestos affected millions of veterans as part
Mesothelioma Symptoms & Signs
Category: Mesothelioma
Symptoms of mesothelioma can be confused with a host of other conditions. People may experience symptoms of mesothelioma similar to the flu, such as fever, sore throat, chest pain, nausea, and cough. Other signs of mesothelioma may include excessive sweating, weight loss, and shortness of breath. This is why it is important to also be aware of increased exposure risks. About Mesothelioma Exposure Companies during the 20th century did not know about mesothelioma. They couldn’t
Coronavirus Mesothelioma Impacts
Category: Mesothelioma
A preliminary study shows that those with mesothelioma have an increased risk of fatal complications if the patient contracts COVID-19. Due to this, there will be almost 34,000 more deaths in those who have the cancer related to asbestos. About Mesothelioma When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often came home with asbestos fibers in their hair, work clothes, and tools. This exposed family members to the toxic
There are almost 60,000 insulation workers in the United States. However, many are being exposed to the dangerous carcinogen, asbestos. These hard workers regularly come in contact with the deadly material, and now are receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often came home with asbestos fibers in their hair, work clothes, and tools. This exposed family members to the toxic substance
COVID-19 is a danger to millions of Americans. This is especially true with those with mesothelioma since a majority are being treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy or other treatments. These can compromise the immune system. About Asbestos When the asbestos industry was booming, families of workers were at great risk. Workers often came home with asbestos fibers in their hair, work clothes, and tools. This exposed family members to the toxic substance and increasing their