Mesothelioma
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The only known cause of mesothelioma is from exposure to asbestos fibers that are inhaled through the mouth and nose and become embedded in the lining of the lungs.
Asbestos is almost as old as man; its usage and health hazards date as far back as the 1st century. Asbestos was widely used as a fire retardant in building materials until the early/mid 20th century and many laborers were subjected to exposure on the job.
In most cases, symptoms of mesothelioma will not appear until many years after the exposure has occurred. Also, symptoms are frequently ignored or dismissed by people who typically attribute them to common every day ailments. There is currently no cure for Mesothelioma. But, treatments are available based on the location of the cancer, the stage of the disease, and the patient's age and general health.
Few workers knew of the dangers of asbestos. However, the manufacturers were well aware of the hazards and continued to use it. Currently there are hundreds of class action law suits against the manufacturers of asbestos products and the companies that used them.
Mesothelioma Applied Research FoundationThe work of the Foundation is funded by meso patients and their families who have invested generously in the search for a cure, as well as law firms, drug companies, and companies formerly involved with asbestos, all of whom have joined in the common mission of curing the disease.
Mesothelioma Sacks Merlin OlsenMesothelioma is probably the only cancer where we know the exact cause. Currently there are hundreds of class action law suits against the manufacturers of asbestos products and the companies that used them.
Mesothelioma Cancer CenterOur mission is two-fold: to educate the public about how to avoid the dangers of asbestos and to assist people who have already been diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases.
Advice For Mesothelioma | Helping Others CopeMesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is well known to some industrial workers: when it does occur it is usually in people who have been exposed to asbestos in their work. Asbestos workers who are also smokers are particularly at risk.
MesoBlog.org | Mesothelioma InformationMesothelioma is a deadly cancer of the lining of lungs, abdominal cavity and chest area which can prove to be fatal if it is not diagnosed timely and treated properly.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos | Awareness CenterThe Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center has long been recognized as the web's leading resource for relevant and up to date information regarding asbestos and its associated health complications.
Mesothelioma Aid | Malignant MesotheliomaThe Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, and the Environmental Protection Agency have determined that asbestos is a human carcinogen.
Mesothelioma Center | Offering Hope, Help, and SupportThe Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the cancer malignant mesothelioma--also known as asbestos cancer--or from asbestosis, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.
Mesothelioma Help | Malignant & PleuralThere are multiple forms of mesothelioma. The differences involve the location in which the tumor begins, known as its origin site, and the type of cells that the tumor invades, known as its histological subtype.
Mesothelioma Information | The Asbestos Cancer ResourceIncluded are sections covering your medical options including information on available mesothelioma treatment, information on coping with this illness including counseling and support groups, as well as information on the legal rights of victims of the lung cancer mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma News | Baron & BuddMesothelioma News is dedicated to bringing you comprehensive information on a full range of topics about mesothelioma, including treatment, support, and legal help.
Mesothelioma | CancerHelp UKThis section of CancerHelp UK tells you about mesothelioma. It includes symptoms and causes of mesotheliona, tests and treatment, living with mesothelioma and current research.
Mesothelioma | MayoClinic.comBetween 2,000 and 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma in the United States each year. Men are more likely to develop mesothelioma than are women.
Mesothelioma | MedicineNet.com Most people with malignant mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they breathed asbestos. Others have been exposed to asbestos in a household environment, often without knowing it.
Mesothelioma | MedlinePlusThe tissue that lines your lungs, stomach, heart and other organs is called mesothelium. Mesothelioma is cancer of that tissue. It is a rare but serious type of cancer.
Mesothelioma | The University of ChicagoFor more than twenty years, The University of Chicago has been a pioneer in the study and treatment of malignant mesothelioma - a rare disease that affects 2,500 to 3,000 people in the United States each year.
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