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Mesothelioma Cancer - A Slow and Silent Killer

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:18:13 EST

Although asbestos has been banned from widespread use in the United States, the extremely long development period of mesothelioma has resulted in a boon of diagnoses.

Pleural Mesothelioma - Combination Therapy Shows Promise

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:41:12 EST

Combination therapy shows promise for rare, deadly cancer caused by asbestos - Photodynamic therapy added to lung sparing surgery provides superior results for overall survival in mesothelioma patients.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Information

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:40:49 EST

Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the abdominal lining (1 per 1,000,000). It is usually associated with asbestos exposure and is regarded as universally fatal.

Smoking and Mesothelioma Risks

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:35:20 EST

Tobacco smoking, while it does not directly lead to mesothelioma, does make a person more susceptible to it if that person has also been exposed to asbestos. In order to understand this susceptibility, it's important to also understand asbestos and the nature of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.

9/11 Ground Zero and Mesothelioma

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:29:57 EST

Numerous cases of mesothelioma, a rare yet insidious cancer which is almost exclusively linked to asbestos exposure, may still be in store for the first responders to those attacks and the general population of lower Manhattan and surrounding buroughs.

Pleural Mesothelioma

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:30:10 EST

Pleural Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs).

Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:09:04 EST

Mesothelioma (mez-uh-thee-lee-O-muh) is a type of cancer that can be either malignant or benign.

Does Your Garden Contain Asbestos?

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:57:17 EST

Asbestos containing products are often thought to be solely in the industrial sector of an occupation. What is more uncommonly known is that gardening should be done cautiously because some potting mixtures contain asbestos.

Alternative Mesothelioma Treatments

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:45:14 EST

Alternative treatments for mesothelioma are often described as holistic treatments because not only do they help their patients physical well being but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Asbestos Dangers for Veterans

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:40:23 EST

The brave men and women who have served our country are modern day heroes. Fighting for freedom has never come easy, nor does it now.

Mesothelioma: Occupations at Risk

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:52:51 EST

Mesothelioma (mez-uh-thee-lee-O-muh) is a type of cancer that can be either malignant or benign. The malignant type of mesothelioma is the most hazardous form of cancer and may be deadly in most cases. This cancer affects the tissue mesothelium, which protects the heart, stomach, lungs, and other organs by making a special fluid that allows the organs to move.

Asbestos Dangers for Firefighters

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:48:40 EST

Firefighting is a well known hazardous occupation. They are modern day heroes who extinguish fires and save lives. But besides being exposed to the obvious immediate hazardous factors such as the fire itself, smoke inhalation of carbon monoxide poison, and collapsing buildings, there is a less obvious factor that may be more dangerous - asbestos exposure.

Mesothelioma Affecting Children

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:43:19 EST

The latency period of mesothelioma can be many years, so often diagnosing children with mesothelioma can be difficult because they have not lived that long. However there have been rare cases and studies that detected mesothelioma in children. Because the prognosis is poor, doctors need to carefully diagnose mesothelioma in their youngest patients.

Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:59:50 EST

Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer that is almost always caused by asbestos exposure and is most commonly found in the outer lining of the lungs called the mesothelium. The majority of the people who develop mesothelioma contract this cancer through breathing in asbestos fibers or being exposed to asbestos dust while on the job.

Mesothelioma and Asbestosis

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:30:42 EST

In order to fully understand the relationship between asbestosis and mesothelioma, and clearly distinguish between these diseases, we must first learn about the cause, then set about defining each condition in a clear, yet non-technical manner.

Mesothelioma Treatment Options

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:16:48 EST

There are several types of treatment available for patients with
mesothelioma, some recommended more frequently than others. The most commonly used treatments are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.