Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
What is the mesothelium?
The mesothelium is a membrane that covers and protects most of [...]
by James F. Howell
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a disease that affects the lining of the abdomen, or peritoneum. Like the other types of mesothelioma, it is caused by exposure to asbestos, which has been widely used in many industrial products, such as cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a relatively [...]
by Patricia Woloch
On September 11, 2001, 2,602 people died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Thousands more may die a slow and painful death caused by exposure to asbestos released in the collapse of the towers. Immediately after the attacks over 100,000 people were exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos and over [...]
by Sam Gurgis
A recent study conducted on workers in a US Coast Guard shipyard has found a significantly greater mortality rate associated with lung cancer and mesothelioma compared to the general population. The study also found an increased general mortality rate.
The study followed 4702 (4413 men and 289 women) civilian workers who were employed at [...]
doctor explains mesothelioma symptoms diagnosis
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new york mesothelioma lawyer discuss dangers of asbestos.
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Interview with Mesothelioma patient & relatives.
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DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e318162f65b
Authors: Simcox, Amira A. MD, MSc; Jaakkola, Jouni J. K. MD, DSc, PhD
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DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e318162f615
Authors: Papatheofanis, Frank MD, MPH, PhD; Bookhart, Brahim K. MBA, MPH; Muser, Erik PharmD; Piech, Catherine Tak MBA
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DOI: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e318162f5d6
Authors: Patel, Mita MD, MPH; Williamsom, Robert A. MD; Dorevitch, Samuel MD, MPH; Buchanan, Susan MD, MPH
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