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Tampon Express
"Feminine hygiene products are among the least frequently donated items. A reason for this is that they are very expensive. The stigma around period products creates humiliation when asking for feminine hygiene products. We are raising up a generation that is erasing shame and voicing its needs. We aim to supply this generation with the basic necessity of feminine hygiene products. As a grassroots organization, we directly see the positive effect of our fundraising and the impact that free feminine hygiene supplies can have on the community."
Lanier Law FIrm
Established in 1990, Lanier Law Firm is a leading authority in asbestos law. Our law firm specializes in representing those diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, and make awareness of the legal rights of victims. Our peers recognize our authority because of our consistently successful results on behalf of our deserving clients.
Asbestos
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com stands as the nation's most reliable and esteemed resource for mesothelioma-related information. With our unwavering commitment to advocacy, awareness, and fostering connections to the best mesothelioma resources, we have cultivated a strong and supportive community of top-tier doctors, hospitals, experts, and survivors. Our primary goal is to guide patients and their families through every step of their journey.
As Patient Advocates, we are dedicated to providing exclusive services that assist mesothelioma patients and their loved ones. Our range of offerings includes building relationships with innovative cancer centers, facilitating access to financial assistance, and connecting individuals with experienced mesothelioma lawyers to pursue compensation.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer, characterized by malignant tumors in the ovaries, is strongly linked to asbestos exposure. It ranks as the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women over 35. Epithelial ovarian carcinoma, accounting for 85 to 90% of cases, primarily develops on the outer surface of the ovary or in the fallopian tubes.
In 2022, around 19,880 women received an ovarian cancer diagnosis, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 75 women. Early detection significantly improves the five-year survival rate of 47.6%. Treatment typically involves surgery followed by chemotherapy.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer recognizes asbestos exposure as a known cause of ovarian cancer, attributing it to the accumulation of asbestos fibers in ovarian tissue. Asbestos fibers, once lodged in soft tissues, induce inflammation and cellular damage over many years. The presence of asbestos-contaminated talcum powder has specifically been associated with elevated ovarian cancer risk, as asbestos and talc often coexist naturally.
Ovarian cancer symptoms can be mistaken for those of more common illnesses, complicating timely diagnosis. Risk factors include a family history of cancer, age, nulliparity, specific hormone therapies, and obesity. Conversely, regular use of birth control pills may reduce the risk.
Manufacturers historically incorporated asbestos into various consumer products and building materials until the 1980s, including some currently available roofing materials. Despite being microscopic and lacking immediate symptoms, asbestos exposure poses long-term health hazards.
Increasing awareness of the connection between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer, advocating for stricter regulations, promoting early detection measures, and raising public knowledge is vital to addressing this disease