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MESOTHELIOMA
INFORMATION...
What
is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that attacks cells,
called mesothelial cells that make up membrane lining in the
chest and abdominal cavity. The tissue called mesothelium,
which is formed by the mesothelial cells, help protects the
organs by producing a lubricating fluid that allows the organs
to move without irritating nerves. Read
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What
are the symptoms of Mesothelioma?
Illness and symptoms do not occur directly following exposure
to asbestos, there is usually a long period of time between
exposure to the asbestos and the appearance of the disease.
If you have been exposed to asbestos you should let your doctor
know, especially since mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer.
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What
is the controversy?
Asbestos companies knew about the dangers of asbestos for
many years before warning the public of the risks. They have
been compared to tobacco companies, knowing more about the
harm than the readily admitted to. Since people who work around
asbestos cannot see the fibers, years of exposure passed without
the workers ever knowing they were surrounded by it. Read
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Who is At Risk For Mesothelioma?
The people who have been exposed to asbestos and work in the
building, construction, shipbuilding, railroad, and automotive
industries have a very high risk for developing mesothelioma.
Because the industries involved consist mainly of men, over
80% of patients with mesothelioma are male. Any type of exposure
to the toxic mineral will increase a person's chance for developing
mesothelioma. Read
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What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that is extremely toxic when
it is inhaled, absorbed, or ingested. It is found in the ground
and is mined all over the world. Asbestos used to be used
as an insulation material. When asbestos fibers are taken
into the body it can cause ailments like mesothelioma and
many other problems, such as asbestosis and a number of cancer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma
Get the answers to your questions about Mesothelioma and Asbestos.
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Mesothelioma
Treatment
The FDA has not articulated a mesothelioma treatment regimen.
How and why mesothelioma develops is not known. The American
Cancer Society has created a list suggested for those with
mesothelioma to ask their doctor. Read
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Contact
a Mesothelioma Lawyer
Asbestos companies knew about the dangers of asbestos for
many years before they warned the public of the risks. Now,
there are more than 4,000 deaths from the result of mesothelioma,
the rare form of cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs,
chest, and abdomen. If you would like to know your legal rights
involved with the exposure of asbestos and dangers of mesothelioma,
please contact
a Mesothlelioma Lawyer.
Mesothelioma
News
BREAKING
NEWS!!
APRIL 2003
"Asbestos Trust in Midst of Approval"
Asbestos lawsuits have continued to be filed all
over the country by survivors of asbestos exposed victims
or by people now suffering from asbestos related disease,
such as mesothelioma. Now, there are talks that an asbestos
trust is near that, if approved by Congress and President
Bush, will pay over $100 billion to hundreds of thousands
of asbestos victims in the next 30 years. Read
Full Article...
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Exposure
to asbestos dusts, especially of blue asbestos (crocidolite),
causes mesothelioma, a cancer of the pleural lining
of the lung.
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By
the year 2030 there
are estimates that asbestos
will have caused 60,000 instances of mesothelioma and around
250,000 other cancers that result in death.  Mesothelioma
is a cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs, chest,
and abdomen. The only known cause of mesothelioma
is exposure to asbestos products, a fibrous mineral that
is extremely toxic when it is inhaled, absorbed, or ingested.
It is found in the ground and is mined all over the world.
In
about 50% of mesothelioma patients the disease has metastasized
to other organs by the time of death. The cause of death
from mesothelioma is typically from an extension of the
tumor into surrounding organs, creating bowel obstruction,
irregular heartbeat or heart failure, or respiratory failure.
The number of mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year is
expected to peak between the years 2000 and 2020 because
of the 20-40 year latency period in asbestos exposure and
onset of meothelioma.
This
site has been designed to provide information on the rare
form of cancer, mesothelioma. A contact
page is available to those wishing to contact a Mesothelioma
Lawyer and learn more about their legal rights involving
asbestos exposure.
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Symptoms
of
Mesothelioma
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-
shortness of breath
- coughing
- weight loss
- sexual dysfunction
- chest pain
- abdomen pain
- swelling of the abdomen |
The
American Cancer Society has created a list suggested
for those with mesothelioma to ask their doctor. The questions
include:
- What
type of mesothelioma do I have?
- What
is the stage of my mesothelioma (i.e. how advanced is
it)?
- Has
the mesothelioma spread beyond its original site?
- What
mesothelioma treatment options do I have? Which of these
options do you recommend, and why?
- What
is my prognosis?
- What
risks or side effects are there to the mesothelioma treatments
you suggest?
- What
are the chances that my cancer will recur with these mesothelioma
treatment plans?
- What
should I do to be ready for mesothelioma treatment?
Chrysotile
asbestos is the most common cause of mesothelioma in
the U.S. Asbestos has been used for over 2,000 years, and
its greatest use was in the 1930-60s for insulation in buildings
and homes, building ships, and auto repair. Asbestos was
widely found until it was banned in 1986 by the Environmental
Protection Agency. It still remains in old building and
ships from before 1987.
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