Posts Tagged ‘lung cancer’

Overview of Mesothelioma Cancer

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Asbestos disease, mesothelioma cancers, lung cancers and asbestosis are the diseases caused because of asbestos exposure. Asbestos constitutes different naturally occurring fibrous minerals in some rocks and soil. It has found widespread use in industries and building materials such as fireproofing, roofing shingles, electric insulation, furnace, hot pipe covering, and friction products. Recent studies have, [...]

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Pleural Mesothelioma

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

  Pleural mesothelioma diagnosis is typically met with the striking news that a patient has less than a year or two to live. Early diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma can increase the likelihood of effective treatment. Identifying a level of protein from a specific gene might just be the key to early mesothelioma treatment. Pleural mesothelioma [...]

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Symptoms Of Asbestos Exposure

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Symptoms Of Asbestos Related Diseases  We are all exposed to low levels of asbestos in the air we breathe. These levels range from 0.00001 to 0.0001 fibers per milliliter of air and generally are highest in cities and industrial areas. It is known that breathing asbestos can increase the risk of cancer in people. There [...]

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