Archive for the ‘Mesothelioma’ Category
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer that is found in the mesothelium (protective covering) of the lung, heart, and abdomen. It is caused by the exposure of asbestos and is the focus of thousands of lawsuits across America. Many people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma are those who worked in factories, ...
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in the general population. However, in individuals that were exposed to asbestos, it is not as rare. There are experts that have speculated on other causes. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in the general population. However, in individuals that were exposed ...
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Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
More new treatments for mesothelioma are being tested and tried daily. Scientists also try the conventional methods of treatment like radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery in combination to try to come up with the fastest and most accurate treatment for mesothelioma. Below are a few of the new treatments that are ...
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
Asbestos Asbestos has been mined and used commercially since the late 1800s. Its use greatly increased during World War II. Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos dust. Initially, the risks associated with asbestos exposure were not known. However, an increased risk of developing ...
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