Posted on November 4,2013 Australians have dedicated November to educating citizens across the country about the dangers of asbestos in and around homes. Even though all six forms of asbestos have been banned in Australia, asbestos-related diseases continue to increase. With home renovations and DIY projects, deadly asbestos fibers are left to linger in the [...]
Posted on November 1, 2013 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States, asbestos-caused lung cancer claims more than 5,000 lives every year. People often ask me – What’s the difference between mesothelioma and lung cancer? Mesothelioma is often miscategorized as lung cancer. Simply said, both cancers can develop after asbestos exposure; however, mesothelioma [...]
Posted on October 28, 2013 October is Health Literacy Month, and at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) that means understanding how dangerous asbestos is and seeking medical help when a loved one might have been exposed. Everyone should know the Irrefutable Facts About Asbestos because the only two ways to end asbestos-caused diseases are [...]
Posted on October 29, 2013 It’s been a year since Hurricane Sandy, second-costliest hurricane in United States history, devastated New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. We have made strides in getting back to where we were before Hurricane Sandy. However, the aftermath of a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy leaves us with a far too common scenario [...]
Posted on November 29, 2013 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our [...]