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The New York Times and Reuters published investigations revealing Johnson & Johnson knew about possible asbestos contamination in talcum powder but did nothing.

A new study shows how an innovative gene therapy treatment could revolutionize advanced-stage ovarian cancer care. Call 888-910-6376 for more information.

Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine successfully eliminated advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice using a novel drug implant.

Researchers acknowledge black women might be at higher risk because of the “higher prevalence of use, initiation at younger ages, and more toxic formulations” of hair straighteners.

Understan the link between asbestos and lung cancer, including the risks, causes, and potential consequences of asbestos-related lung cancer.

Frequent and long-term use of some hair straightening products can affect long-term health. This is particularly important for Black women to know as the natural-to-relaxer movement gains momentum.

Increasingly people who have worked in hospitals, schools and office buildings are suffering from asbestos-related illnesses. Call 888-910-MESO (6376) to see if you are at risk.

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is a charity that provides research, education, support and advocacy for mesothelioma victims and their loved ones.

Most of the asbestos imported into the U.S. is used by two chemical companies that argue they need it to operate in aging plants, even though asbestos is known to cause fatal illnesses.

VOCs are liquid or solid chemicals that quickly evaporate when exposed to air and sunlight, and they can cause cancer, leukemia or Parkinson's when ingested or touched.

Compensation is available for victims of asbestos exposure and their families, but the time to file a claim is limited and varies by state. Call 888-910-MESO (6376) to learn more.

It's important to get screened if you suspect you may have lung cancer, because left untreated, the cancer can spread rapidly and aggressively throughout the body.

If you or a loved one are dealing with a chronic health condition related to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water, or if you’ve lost a loved one to a related health condition, we can help.

J&J has not admitted fault concerning the thousands of asbestos lawsuits pending against it from cancer victims, but they've halted talc sales worldwide.

You may be able to recover compensation for asbestos exposure even if you smoke, or used to smoke, if your lungs contain asbestos fibers. Call us at 888-910-6376.

If you’ve used hair straighteners and are now facing uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer, the two may be related. Call us at 888-910-6376 for more information.

Chronic and serious medical conditions caused by asbestos exposure include abestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer. If you have been exposed, call 888-910-MESO.

If you undergo surgery or chemotherapy as part of your lung cancer treatment, palliative care can help you manage your symptoms or post-operative care.

Some of the earliest signs of lung cancer include a persistent cough, hoarseness, chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, bronchitis, pneumonia, exhaustion and wheezing.

J&J is proposing to earmark $8.9 billion to settle its asbestos in talc lawsuits. Call us immediately at 888-910-MESO (6376) if you've been affected.

While both mesothelioma and lung cancer can be deadly, asbestos exposure is more likely to cause lung cancer than mesothelioma.

In the 1980's, the U.S. Government discovered that vinyl chloride was contaminating the drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

If you or a family member got sick after exposure to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water, you may be entitled to VA health and disability benefits and be able to file a lawsuit for toxic exposure.

If you have asbestos-related lung cancer, call us at 888-910-6376. We've been helping victims of asbestos exposure since 1972.