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"Asbestos
Companies File Bankruptcy"
Federal-Mogul Corporation announced that to separate its
asbestos liabilities from its true operating potential,it
has filed for Bankruptcy.
"W.
R. Grace & Co. to Resolve Asbestos Claims"
The complany has voluntarily filed for reorganization under
the Bankruptcy Code in response to
a sharply increasing number of asbestos claims.
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USG Files For Bankruptcy"
USG filed for bankruptcy protection in U.S. District Court
in Wilmington, Del.
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shortness of breath
- coughing
- weight loss
- sexual dysfunction
- chest pain
- abdomen pain
- swelling of the abdomen
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you, or someone you know, has been exposed to asbestos
and would like to know the legal rights involved, please
feel free to contact us.
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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
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Mesothelioma
is a cancer that occurs in the lining of the lungs,
chest, and abdomen.
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the
mesothelial cells, help protects the organs by producing a
lubricating fluid that allows the organs to move without irritating
nerves. Almost always mesothelioma is caused by exposure to
asbestos but some researchers believe
the virus SV40 can also be a factor. While mesothelioma affects
the lungs, it is not a lung cancer. Smokers
are at risk for lung cancer, which in effect could lead
to contracting other asbestos-related diseases. Lung cancer
is more common and arises in the lungas inner tissues opposed
to mesothelioma, which develops in the tissue that covers
the lung.
Mesothelioma is most commonly located in the pleural and peritoneal
regions of asbestos exposed workers. Pleural mesothelioma
is cancer of the pleura, the membrane that lines the lungs
and chest cavity.  Peritoneal
mesothelioma is cancer of the peritoneum, the lining of
the abdomen. Pleural mesothelioma can usually be diagnosed
earlier than peritoneal mesothelioma. Both pleural and peritoneal
cancer involves serosal membranes, which are delicate membranes
composed of connective tissue. Mesothelioma normally begins
in the lungs and spread to the abdominal lining, which worsens
the condition. The invasive nature of the tumor on heart and
lungs are usually the ending factor in the patient.
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only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos
products, a fibrous mineral that is extremely toxic
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Malignant
mesothelioma is rare and seldom curable. Those with malignant
mesothelioma are expected to live just two years at the most.
Patients who do not receive any treatment have a median survival
rate of 4-12 months. Those who do receive treatment
can prolong the span of their life.
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