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Asbestos - A Matter of Time (1959)

This 1959 film by the Bureau of Mines (US Department of the Interior.) describes how asbestos is mined and processed and the significant role it plays in our lives. Using diagrams and on location shooting, both open pit and block carving methods of mining asbestos are described, followed by a detailed examination of how the fiber is milled and undergoes its change from crude ore to refined fiber. The remainder of the film deals with the numerous ways this versatile mineral enhances our daily...
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From: Shakesicle2000

Time : 20 min

Added : 03/09/11 23:14

Tags: asbestos lung cancer disease / mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer / asbestos disease mesothelioma

Treatment Of Pleural Diseases

Pleural diseases disrupt breathing and prevent the lungs from functioning as they are meant to. A sign of asbestos exposure, more pleural diseases are treatable; however, they are also serve as an indicator of possible asbestos-related diseases which may be developing.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 8 min 51

Added : 09/10/09 00:01

Tags: asbestos related pleural disease / treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma / asbestos lung cancer disease

Asbestos The Silent Killer - Part 3 of 3

Produced by United Steelworkers Local 480 at the Teck Cominco Smelter in Trail, BC, this hard-hitting documentary examines the devastating human impacts of BCs number one occupational killer: asbestos caused industrial disease. The documentary interviews victims and family members devastated by the human effects of cancerous lung diseases. NDP MLAs Chuck Puchmayr and Katrine Conroy join union officials, family members and a medical doctor in calling for the reinstatement of WCB disability...
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From: D3Steel

Time : 10 min

Added : 27/05/09 21:55

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Asbestos The Silent Killer Part 1 of 3

Produced by United Steelworkers Local 480 at the Teck Cominco Smelter in Trail, BC, this hard-hitting documentary examines the devastating human impacts of BCs number one occupational killer: asbestos caused industrial disease. The documentary interviews victims and family members devastated by the human effects of cancerous lung diseases. NDP MLAs Chuck Puchmayr and Katrine Conroy join union officials, family members and a medical doctor in calling for the reinstatement of WCB disability...
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From: D3Steel

Time : 8 min 45

Added : 27/05/09 21:31

Tags: asbestos lung cancer disease

Asbestos The Silent Killer Part 2 of 3

Produced by United Steelworkers Local 480 at the Teck Cominco Smelter in Trail, BC, this hard-hitting documentary examines the devastating human impacts of BCs number one occupational killer: asbestos caused industrial disease. The documentary interviews victims and family members devastated by the human effects of cancerous lung diseases. NDP MLAs Chuck Puchmayr and Katrine Conroy join union officials, family members and a medical doctor in calling for the reinstatement of WCB disability...
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From: D3Steel

Time : 7 min 49

Added : 27/05/09 21:42

Tags: asbestos lung cancer disease

ELCC 2010: Asbestos related diseases

Prof Nico van Zandwijk, talking to ecancer.tv at the 2010 ELCC conference, discusses the dangers of asbestos related diseases and his research and clinical trials into treating these. Asbestos is commonly used without regulations in many parts of the world, especially South East Asia which may lead to a substantial increase in these diseases in the future. Early diagnosis is very important and genetic markers could be a key way of achieving this. Prof Nico van Zandwijk; University of Sydney.
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From: ecancertv

Time : 5 min 15

Added : 10/06/10 10:35

Tags: asbestos related lung diseases / asbestos related disease / asbestos lung cancer disease

Asbestos and Cancer 1978

It is shocking that asbestos products continue to be used. For current information about asbestos and its hazards, see the website of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) at www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org 1900 Asbestos recognized as a cause of occupational disease (asbestosis) in England. 1955 Richard Doll publishes research paper linking asbestos to lung cancer. 1960 Chris Wagner publishes research paper linking asbestos to mesothelioma. 1964 Irving Selikoff describes the...
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From: markdcatlin

Time : 1 min 47

Added : 12/02/08 17:59

Tags: asbestos disease awareness organization / asbestos / asbestos lung cancer disease

Asbestos risk is it in your house?

Information concerning asbestos materials in the home and potential health risks. www.mesotheliomalungs.org
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From: annm777

Time : 2 min 02

Added : 18/07/09 16:38

Tags: asbestos lung cancer disease / mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer / asbestos pleural plaques

Asbestos Disease Compensation Mesothelioma Lung Cancer

You may not have symptoms, and still be at risk for an Asbestos disease. Mesothelioma and other Asbestos disease symptoms may not show themselves for decades, and can often be misunderstood for less serious conditions. An Asbestos disease may cause symptoms including difficulty breathing or swallowing, weight loss, pain and fever. Find out more at our website kazanvideo.com or call us today to discuss your case at 877.622.5246.
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From: alfred78dte

Time : 1 min 26

Added : 25/06/09 09:05

Tags: asbestos lung cancer disease / asbestos disease symptoms / asbestos disease mesothelioma

Effect of Asbestos to Human

asbestos cancer is a very sorry disease which we human cannot overlook and the cause of this asbestos cancer can be found in our environment. Visit this site for more information.www.asbestoscancer-attorney.com
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From: charlso111

Time : 0 min 46

Added : 28/08/11 22:34

Tags: effects of asbestos on human health / asbestos lung cancer disease / mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer