Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Mesothelioma Research And Present Prognosis

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Mesothelioma is a man made cancer, caused by asbestos which is a naturally found silicate mineral. Asbestos is put to use widely in industries for cement manufacture, construction activities, ship building etc. It is found in mines and its requirement has increased greatly due to its qualities like resistance to heat, insulation capacity etc. But it has not been revealed for many years that the minute...




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Nanomaterials of Carbon Origin

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Another interesting study is called, “Induction of mesothelioma in p53 mouse by intraperitoneal application of multi-wall carbon nanotube” by Atsuya Takagi, Akihiko Hirose, Tetsuji Nishimura, Nobutaka Fukumori, Akio Ogata, Norio Ohashi, Satoshi Kitajima and Jun Kanno – The Journal of Toxicological Sciences Vol. 33 (2008) , No. 1 February 105-116.  Here is an excerpt: “ABSTRACT-  Nanomaterials...




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Mesothelioma Research And Bridging The Gap

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Continued research regarding mesothelioma and the link to asbestos exposure is necessary if we ever hope to find a cure.  Imagine someone you love returning home from the second world war.  They find a job as an auto mechanic, raise a family, and play by the rules.  Decades later, they tragically die from mesothelioma cancer because someone failed to warn them of the dangers of asbestos...




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What Are My Survival Chances?

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The survival rate for mesothelioma patients about twenty years ago was less than one year from the time of diagnosis, but with early detection and aggressive treatment mesothelioma patients are living longer that predicted. With new developments and ongoing research mesothelioma sufferers are gaining more hope about their treatment and longer life expectance.Nature of MesotheliomaMesothelioma is a...




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Researchers Making Inroads

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A diagnosis of mesothelioma can be a devastating, but new therapies and treatments are showing promise for those suffering from this incurable form of cancer.  Some experimentaltreatments for mesothelioma, the cancer caused by asbestos exposure, are showing encouraging results, but standard treatments including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery are still the norm. This type...




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Mesothelioma Support Groups Reach Out to Patients Across the Country

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Each year approximately 2,000 to 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma across the country. This terminal disease, primarily linked to exposure to asbestos, creates hardships for both the patient and the people closest to them. While dealing with the diagnosis of mesothelioma and the treatment process, patients and their caregivers can reach out for support from a number of helpful resources...




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YSU received $200,000 in federal stimulus money for asbestos removal

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Youngstown State University of Youngstown, Ohio is one of the latest recipients of federal stimulus money to remediate asbestos issues. The university’s Garfield Building is in good company, with Toledo’s Madison Building and Midtown Cleveland Inc.’s Agora theater all receiving $ 200,000 each in Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund grant for asbestos removal.Asbestos is a highly hazardous mineral that was...




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