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blogAwareness & ResearchIt’s Asbestos Awareness Week, and the ultimate goal of raising awareness is to prevent dangerous exposure. Here we’ve gathered the most important tips to…
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Tips on What to Say, Write When Someone’s Loved One Dies
A recent episode of ABC’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ started me thinking about what to say when someone’s loved one dies. It’s something families who… -
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Lung Cancer Survivor Jazzes It Up to Raise Funds, Awareness
This report is the fourth in a series of stories on Asbestos.com commemorating Lung Cancer Awareness Month throughout November. Our other stories focus on… -
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Survivor Calls for Increased Awareness of Mesothelioma
I’ll be honest, when I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma three years ago, I didn’t know exactly what it was. If it weren’t for… -
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Secondary Exposure in Children of Asbestos Workers Pt. 1
The Mesothelioma Center recently received an email from a woman whose family members worked with asbestos when she was a child. After explaining that… -
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Historical Landmarks that Have Contained Asbestos
At one time, asbestos was thought to be a super product, but it's now known for its fatal health implications. Asbestos was used in many materials, mainly construction materials, because of its extreme… -
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5 Common Asbestos-Containing Products You Will Use This Holiday Season
The holidays bring a lot of joy and festivity, but there are some dangers to be aware of when bringing out old household products for the chilly holiday season. We've all heard about hazards like Christmas…