Colorectal cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Most cases begin as a small, noncancerous, clump of cells that forms on the lining of the colon or rectum. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the second […]

What are PAHs? Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are a group of chemicals which occur as complex mixtures rather than single compounds. They occur naturally in coal and crude oil. They can be formed when certain substances are burned. Generally, […]

Both short and long-term exposures to welding fumes can cause a variety of symptoms and illnesses.  Short term, or acute exposures can lead to symptoms such as throat dryness, coughing and chest tightness.  Acute exposures can also cause “metal fume […]

Stomach cancer (Gastric Adenocarcinoma) occurs when cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. It’s a disease that’s difficult to diagnose because most people don’t show symptoms in its early stages, and by the time it’s diagnosed, it has […]

Cancer has many causes, but an often-overlooked cause is workplace exposures to diesel exhaust.   It is estimated that well over 1.35 million American workers endure regular diesel exposures across 80,000 U.S. workplaces.  For many people, breathing diesel exhaust while becoming […]