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More than 140,000 people are annually found to suffer from colorectal cancer in the United States, whereas approximately 28,000 Americans receive a stomach cancer diagnosis every year. While the lifetime risk of developing the former of is 1 in 22, for the latter it is 1 in 125. Both colorectal and stomach cancer are part of a larger group of …

The more a person is exposed to asbestos fibers, the greater the risk of developing asbestosis or other dangerous conditions. One can be at risk for asbestos exposure if working as an electrician, plumber, janitor, shipbuilder, miner, construction worker, carpenter or firefighter. Construction, demolition or renovation may put a person at high risk. Once someone develops asbestosis, breathing problems will …

While the lifetime risk of developing gallbladder cancer is relatively low, educating yourself with regard to the factors which increase susceptibility is undoubtedly a worthwhile endeavor, as the disease has a very high mortality rate. A staggering 93% of the people who suffer from gallbladder cancer pass away within 5 years after diagnosis. The primary reason why it has such …

The population of a video has increased tremendously across the globe for a few years; now the animated videos are seen everywhere from television to social media to billboards; video format of advertisement is the most popular format these days to attract new customers to your business. Even the restaurant menu these days is presented in a video format. The …

Esophageal cancer can occur due to the formation of cancer cells in the tissue of the esophagus and expands to other layers as cancer grows an extended exposure to asbestos is one of the risk factors in developing this illness. Potential of asbestos exposure exists in the mining, textile, construction and transportation of asbestos products. Though occupational exposures are much …

According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 100,000 people are currently struggling with pulmonary fibrosis in the U.S. Exposure to occupational carcinogens, including asbestos, is among the risk factors for pulmonary fibrosis, which typically has a slow progression. During the 20th century, asbestos would be a common ingredient in over 5,000 consumer products by virtue of its manifold …

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and you have a clear work history involving asbestos exposure, you might be entitled to compensation. If the company or companies you worked for exposed you to asbestos despite the known dangers and it can be demonstrated that they knowingly risked your health and safety to make profit, then you are entitled to …

Abnormal cells in the colon divide uncontrollably and form a malignant tumor and colon cancer. The colon is part of the body’s digestive system that takes up nutrients from food and water and stores solid waste until is eliminated from the body. Colon cancer can occur as a result of environmental exposure to chrysotile asbestos through the ingestion of contaminated …