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Asbestos-Based Disease-The Harmful Affects Of Asbestos What Is Asbestos-Based Disease? Asbestos-based disease is caused by exposure to asbestos in environments, such as asbestos mills, shipping yards, mines, older navy ships and even homes. Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer and most common, asbestos-based ... Epa Testing For Asbestos Surrounding Ground Zero Will Go Forward After nearly four years, the EPA announced on November 29 that it will begin testing of residential and commercial spaces which may have been exposed to environmental toxins following the 9/11 destruction of the World Trade centers. In a much-maligned ... Mesothelioma Cancer Diagnosed- Questions to ask Following diagnosis, uppermost amongst a patient's thoughts will be these..."Am I going to die?", "Will I be in much pain?". As there is no cure for mesothelioma it is important that the patient is advised that with modern treatment they can, for months ...
An Overview Of Mesothelioma Cancers
Mesothelioma cancers are the cancers that spread in the mesothelium tissues. Mesothelium in general is the name of tissue that forms lining of different body organs such as heart, lungs, abdomen and reproductive organs. The lining around abdominal organs is known as peritoneal membrane. Lining around lungs is called pleural membrane while the lining around heart is called pericardium. These linings perform two functions. They protect the internal organs by producing a lubricating fluid and to allow the smooth movement of the internal organs. Mesothelioma cancers are the cancers affecting these membranes. The names of the cancers depend on the tissue or linings they affect. Peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma are the names of cancers of linings of abdomen, lungs and heart, respectively. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common of all mesothelioma cancers and is found in 70 % of the mesothelioma patients. Peritoneal mesothelioma constitutes 10% to 20% of the mesothelioma patients while third type pericardial mesothelioma, is rare. Symptoms of Mesothelioma Cancers Symptoms of mesothelioma cancers are same as of other common diseases. It makes diagnosis mesothelioma cancers a difficult task. Pain and swelling in abdomen, weakness, loss of weight, loss of appetite and nausea are some symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, chest pains, lower back pains and difficulty in swallowing. History History of mesothelioma cancers goes back to as far back as 1900s. It took about 60 years to gather sufficient information about these mesothelioma cancers. By the end of sixth decade of last century, experts could conclude that exposure to asbestos particles is the reason behind the disease. J. C. Wagner was first researcher to report 32 cases of mesothelioma cancers and confirmed its association with asbestos exposure. One alarming fact about the mesothelioma cancers is its extended latency period. These cancers may remain asymptomatic in the body for even up to 50 years. Chances of survival for mesothelioma patients are rare and the average survival period after diagnosis is not more than 12-24 months. Surgery if diagnosed early, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are some common treatments for all types of mesothelioma cancers. People suffering from mesothelioma cancers can file lawsuits to recover damages for medical expenses and other damages. They can file the lawsuits against the persons and companies responsible for causing asbestos exposure. About the Author Kirsten Hawkins is a asbestos and mesothelioma specialist from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.asbestosblog.org/ for information on asbestos reform, mesothelioma lawsuit news, and more.
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Navy defies asbestos safety laws - Age AUSTRALIAN sailors are being exposed to deadly asbestos fibres because the navy continues to use contaminated parts, years after they were outlawed. Thousands of sailors and civilian contractors are likely to have come into contact with the ...
Navy asbestos puts thousands at risk - Manning River Times AUSTRALIAN sailors are being exposed to deadly asbestos fibres because the navy continues to use illegal asbestos-contaminated parts, years after they were outlawed. Thousands of sailors and civilian contractors are likely to have come into contact ...
New law to help asbestos sufferers in Victoria, Australia - Mister-info.com New legislation in Victoria, Australia will provide for greater compensation for victims suffering from effects of exposure to asbestos. The legislation is called "Bernie Banton law", after the late campaigner for asbestos-related issues. The law ...
Asbestos no cause for alarm - Manning River Times SOME form of asbestos or presumed asbestos has been found at all public schools in the Manning River Times readership area, but there is no cause for alarm. Every government school is listed on the New South Wales Department of Education and Training ...
Rosetta Genomics introduces new cancer test - Pharmaceutical Business Review miRview meso differentiates mesothelioma, a cancer connected to asbestos exposure, from other carcinomas in the lung, the company said. Rosetta Genomics expects to perform approximately 2,000 tests during 2009 in its laboratory in Philadelphia ...
Your house can make you sick - CNN Money To avoid exposure, get your furnace inspected, cleaned and tuned up every fall. Place a CO detector in the basement, where levels tend to be highest, and another one in the bedroom, where it would wake you if you were sleeping. Asbestos Until the ...
