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Mesothelioma Cancer

Mesothelioma, which is linked almost exclusive to asbestos exposure, is a form of cancer which is extremely rare. It affects the mesothelium, which is a protective sheath covering the lungs, heart and chest cavity, as well as the stomach and abdominal cavity, and carries a grim prognosis. www.asbestos.net
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 9 min 36

Added : 25/09/09 04:10

Tags: mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer / malignant mesothelioma cancer / pleural mesothelioma cancer

Mesothelioma Research

A cancer which aggressively affects the tissue lining the body cavity, mesothelioma is almost always associated with asbestos exposure. Research into the risk factors for developing mesothelioma, as well as into various treatments, is still ongoing.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 10 min 43

Added : 08/10/09 03:56

Tags: asbestos cancer mesothelioma / mesothelioma cancer research / malignant mesothelioma cancer

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From: meso143

Time : 8 min 24

Added : 15/02/10 15:36

Tags: pleural mesothelioma cancer / mesothelioma cancer symptoms / malignant mesothelioma cancer

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Mesothelioma Latency Period

Mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the soft tissue surrounding the internal organs, is almost exclusively linked to past asbestos exposure, but the amount of time between that exposure and the diagnosis of the disease also known as the latency period can be anywhere from 20-50 years.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 8 min 26

Added : 30/09/09 21:21

Tags: pleural mesothelioma cancer / malignant mesothelioma cancer / peritoneal cancer mesothelioma

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Treating Mesothelioma - Surgery - Pneumonectomy

Generally, surgery is the most precise form of treatment for patients with the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. If localized malignant mesothelioma cells are found, doctors may perform pneumonectomy surgery to remove the growth.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 5 min 49

Added : 07/10/09 16:16

Tags: asbestos cancer mesothelioma / malignant mesothelioma cancer / patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma

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Asbestos Cancer - Gastrointestinal Cancer

Exposure to asbestos a mineral material which was once used widely in the construction and manufacturing industries can sometimes result in gastrointestinal cancer. Gastrointestinal cancer affects the organs of the digestive system, including the esophagus, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, stomach and intestines.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 9 min 48

Added : 30/09/09 03:29

Tags: asbestos cancer mesothelioma / asbestos stomach cancer / malignant mesothelioma cancer

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Mesothelioma Litigation

In the latter half of the twentieth century, it became obvious to doctors and patients that mesothelioma, a cancer of the chest and lungs, was caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. Because manufacturers withheld this information from employees instead of trying to provide safer working conditions, thousands of lawsuits have been filed, demanding compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and further expenses related to the illness.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 9 min 31

Added : 09/10/09 23:56

Tags: mesothelioma and lung cancer in relation to asbestos exposure / asbestos cancer lawsuit mesothelioma / malignant mesothelioma cancer

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Types of Mesothelioma

There are three main types of mesothelioma, the rare cancer which affects the lining of the body cavities. Epithelioid is the most common, followed by mixed or biphasic mesothelioma, and lastly by the rarest type, sarcomatoid mesothelioma.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 8 min 02

Added : 01/10/09 03:29

Tags: peritoneal cancer mesothelioma / pleural mesothelioma cancer / malignant mesothelioma cancer

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Stages of Mesothelioma

Oncologists use a four-stage system to classify mesothelioma cancer cases. Stage I is localized, and the cancer has not spread beyond the mesothelium. In Stages II, III and IV, which are considered advanced stages, the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium of the chest wall, eventually to the organs and critical structures such as the heart, spine and esophagus.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 8 min 32

Added : 01/10/09 01:16

Tags: stages of mesothelioma cancer / pleural mesothelioma cancer / malignant mesothelioma cancer

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Treating Mesothelioma Chemotherapy - Gemcitabine

Gemcitabine, a chemotherapy drug administered to combat numerous types of cancer, is being used to treat mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. It works by interfering with the process of DNA replication in rapidly developing cancer cells, thereby stopping the spread of harmful growths.
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From: asbestosnet

Time : 6 min 04

Added : 01/10/09 06:50

Tags: mesothelioma asbestos lung cancer / malignant mesothelioma cancer / pleural mesothelioma cancer

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