Category Archives: Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive types of lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of the negligence of another party, you may be legally entitled to compensation for pain and suffering. Read our blog to access insightful, educational, resourceful articles relating to mesothelioma and asbestos, and contact a mesothelioma attorney at Napoli Shkolnik PLLC right away for a free case evaluation. Our experienced personal injury attorneys will fight for you.

Has Asbestos Been Banned?

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Many people don’t often think about asbestos, or the effects it has on our quality of life. That’s because many assume that such a harmful substance was banned from use…

What Is The Difference Between Asbestosis And Mesothelioma

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While today we understand that asbestos can have a dramatic impact on our quality of life and health, for many decades it was considered a “wonder” material and was used…

Coping With Chemo Brain

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Many people undergoing treatment for mesothelioma notice changes in their cognitive abilities. Your cognitive skills relate to memory, thinking, learning, paying attention, logic, reasoning, and processing information that you see…

5 Common Places To Find Asbestos, Part 2

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Asbestos is a dangerous carcinogenic substance that presents a very real threat to the health of humans. As discussed in our recent article, asbestos was widely used in the production…

Understanding Different Types of Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma is one of the rarest, yet most aggressive types of cancer linked to asbestos exposure. This type of cancer occurs in the mesothelium, the thin layer of tissue covering…

13 Surprising Asbestos Facts That You Likely Did Not Know

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Most of us have by this point have heard of asbestos and know that it is harmful and somehow connected to the disease known as mesothelioma. Some of us may…

5 Common Places To Find Asbestos, Part 1

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Asbestos is a carcinogenic substance classified as a naturally occurring mineral fiber found in rock and soil. In the 1800s, asbestos became a highly sought-after and valuable commodity recognized for…

5 Things You Need to Know About Mesothelioma

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According to Asbestos.com and the American Cancer Society, there are about 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma each year, just in the United States. However, even though there are still new…