Category Archives: Asbestos Cancer

Is it safe for me to exercise in my garage?

I have a treadmill and a weightlifting set in my garage. I love running on the treadmill and strength training, and I often do it for long periods of time. The only problem is it safe for me to be huffing and puffing in there, breathing in all that air? Am I in danger of … Continue reading

Cancer questions? (20)?

1.Which of the following best describes cancer? A.When immune cells no longer function properly, cancer results. B.Cancer is any disease for which there is no cure and no obvious infectious agent. C.Cancer is cell division that gets out of control. D.Cancer happens when certain cells, tissues, or organs begin to die without any obvious reason. … Continue reading

Is there a good or safe way to remove asbestos that insulates pipes leading from your boiler / heater?

I know you have to have a company in hazmat suits come out and they seal the area off and work with a machine that draws in the air and fibers, but isn’t there still some residue in the air and on things that can be dangerous? I’m worried I should sell the house and … Continue reading

Is there a good or safe way to remove asbestos that insulates pipes leading from your boiler / heater?

I know you have to have a company in hazmat suits come out and they seal the area off and work with a machine that draws in the air and fibers, but isn’t there still some residue in the air and on things that can be dangerous? I’m worried I should sell the house and … Continue reading

handling asbestos is deadlier than rat poison , did u know that?

i just found out what a deadly material asbestos is , people who come into things made out of asbestos like asbestos brake linings, asbestos roofing materials, asbestos insulations fibres- they all can get lung cancer and die a slow death . people avaoid asbestos as much as u can and try to get it … Continue reading

does mold in a very old house cause cancer?

i live in the south san diego area . my question is can a child who is 6yrs old get lymphoma leukemia cancer from mold and asbestos . on october of 2007 me and my three kids moved into a home at that time i was living with my sister and i needed to hurry … Continue reading

Asbestos in an old apartment….?

When I went to rent an apartment recently, the landlord made me sign a doc that said “The apartment may or may not contain asbestos.” If there IS asbestos in the unit, how much danger are we in? I don’t want lung cancer 5 years from now!! Answer by tammy gchances are it has abestos,i … Continue reading

why did my 7year son old get cancer at such aa young age?

i live in the south san diego area . my question is can a child get lymphoma leukemia cancer from mold and asbestos . on october of 2007 me and my three kids moved into a home at that time i was living with my sister and i needed to hurry up and move out … Continue reading

i need help in knowing about asbestos?

i was cleaning doing some renovation in my basement my brother told me to get out because there asbestos in that room he said that i’m gonna get cancer i was in that room for about 5 hours or more cutting and nailing there was allot of dust and i did not have on a … Continue reading

What are some substances that have both pros and cons?

For example, asbestos is fireproof but can also cause cancer. Also, mercury is very helpful in thermometers but is also poisonous. What other substances have pros and cons? Yeah, I am looking for specifics. Actually if you could pick a substance that has to do with cell phones or video games that would be perfect … Continue reading