Archive for September, 2008
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Cancer Treatment in India - Lung Cancer Medical tourism is gaining prominence in developing countries that are providing good medical facilities along with great travel options. Indian hospitals like Apollo are providing a nice blend of top-class medical expertise at affordable prices.
The Rise of Asbestos Related Diseases Asbestos has been dubbed as [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Mesothelioma News | No Comments
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Mouse Model For Mesothelioma Reproduces Human Disease Scientists have established a mouse model for human malignant mesothelioma that will provide valuable insight into cancer development and progression along with new directions for design of therapeutic strategies. The research may eventually lead to a substantially improved outlook for patients with this devastating disease. Malignant [...]
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Ninety percent of all mesothelioma cases are caused by asbestos exposure. This cancer affects the protective lining that covers many of the body’s internal organs known as the mesothelium. The areas of the lining most often affected are the lungs and abdomen. [...]
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The protective lining that covers internal organs of the body is very important. It acts as the ’skin’ that keeps the organs protected from unwanted infiltration, excess acids and other hazards. This layer is called the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a very sensitive layer, but also very strong. [...]
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Reuters - Substances called heterocyclic amines (HAs) found in cooked meat and fish don’t appear to boost a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer after menopause, Swedish researchers report. Read more..
Anyone who has worked in an industry or lived in an area where asbestos exposure has occurred may be entitled to damages [...]
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Important Information About Lung Cancer The American Cancer Society and the CDC estimates that in 2008 over 215,020 new cases of lung cancer will exist. Within these stats around 114,000 men and 100,000 women will be involved.
Alternative Treatments For Lung Cancer Because the majority of lung cancer patients have only few months [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Mesothelioma News | No Comments
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Many cancer patients forgo painkillers (Reuters)
Reuters - Up to 80 percent of cancer patients who undergo radiation treatment do not take medications to combat pain, a new study indicates.
Asbestos - What Are the Uses of Asbestos? Since the nineteenth century, asbestos has been used [...]
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Scientists ID Gene Pathway Triggering Melanoma Spread (HealthDay) HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 29 (HealthDay News) — Researchers say they have identified how a particular gene helps human melanoma cells spread throughout the body.
Study Suggests How Cancers Spread to Lungs (HealthDay) [...]
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Why is there all this talk about asbestos lawsuits and settlements? There is a lot of asbestos talk because it has caused cancer in many workers that were unaware they were being exposed to such a poison. Large companies failed to protect their employees and now they shall pay the price. [...]
September 30th, 2008 | Posted in Mesothelioma News | No Comments
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Taking Charge - Mesothelioma Management Posted By : Hirnis William Getting mesothelioma diagnosis is difficult. Mesothelioma having a long incubation period means that the cancer is discovered when management has already become difficult. The incubation period may occur even up to [...]
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