Asbestos on the Job Exposure

Risk Factors for Lung Cancer – It’s Not Just Smoking!

What is lung cancer? The National Cancer Institute defines it as cancer that forms in tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining air passages. They estimated there would be 226,160 new cases and 160,340 deaths in the United States alone in 2012. As we’ve known for decades, smoking is by far the leading …

Actor Ed Lauter Dies from Mesothelioma

Recognizable character actor Ed Lauter, a veteran of movies and TV, passed away at 74. His publicist said Mr. Lauter died on October 16th from mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. The source of exposure was not identified. Though usually tied to a workplace environment, there are numerous opportunities for exposure since …