Eagan Minnesota Mesothelioma and Asbestos Law Blog

Last year, Johnson & Johnson made headlines after their ubiquitous baby powder was linked to ovarian cancer. Concerns began to arise that the talc-based product may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral whose fibers are known to cause mesothelioma and other deadly lung conditions.

Although regulations have been put in place to limit the use of asbestos in products, the United States has declined to issue an outright ban on asbestos use. Currently products can be made with asbestos provided the asbestos content is less than 1 percent of the product. This does not, however, exempt companies from liability.

The push for Americans to eat healthier is nothing new. Health experts have been pushing for years for people to make better choices with what they put into their bodies. While eating healthy is good for everyone, there are several reasons why it may be important for people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Many Minnesota residents understand how stressful it can be to renovate a home, especially if a household includes young children. A family in another state hired a contractor to work on their house, including the removal of a popcorn ceiling, which is a specific type of ceiling design that is textured and often poses an asbestos exposure risk. The situation led to the family's evacuation when homeowners say they found spilled debris throughout their house after the contractor had been working there.

Thankfully, the family was able to find temporary shelter with relatives. Sadly, however, they lost nearly all their belongings after their home was properly tested and listed as a major asbestos spill. The couple must now replace all their furniture, carpets, bedding, etc., in order to move back into their home with their two young children.

Medical providers know that cancer is stressful for patients. On a daily basis, oncology staff work with patients who are trying to stay on top of bills and manage a household while fighting for their lives. Nurses, physicians and other providers try to help minimize the strain by doing what they can to accommodate patients coming in for chemotherapy, radiation and treatments, but patients still suffer.

A new study reported in MedPage Today, revealed that more than 20 percent of people diagnosed with cancer have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) a month after diagnosis. Those numbers remained after six months and continued as the study progressed. The study concluded that more support was needed to help patients dealing with cancer.