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Mesothelioma Treatment Exposed

February 28th, 2011 by ajmal | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Mesothelioma is a deadly condition that is marked by the growth of cancerous cells on the mesothelium. Treatment procedures are in existence, but many factors decide the affectivity of the treatment options. In this short article, I will be explaining some of these treatment options. Mesothelioma is known to occur in stages. If the condition is diagnosed at an earlier stage, then there is room for survival. Moreover, the chances are slight. Unlike the other types of cancers that are in existence on this day, the condition is difficult to be diagnosed. Let us ...Read More

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The Top Highest-Risk Occupations for Mesothelioma

February 24th, 2011 by ajmal | No Comments | Filed in Uncategorized

Article by Dita Smith

Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer originating in the lining around your heart, lungs or abdominal cavity. It is caused by exposure to asbestos, a fibrous material known for being resistant to fire, heat and chemicals. These properties made the use of asbestos in the construction and manufacturing industries popular during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Once the cancer-causing effects of asbestos fibers became known, regulations were put into place to contain and limit exposure to this hazard. However, the cancerous fibers remain present in many older buildings and some products, continuing to put people at risk. In addition, if you ever worked in a high-risk occupation, you will continue to have a lifelong increase in your chance of developing mesothelioma. The following are among the highest-risk occupations for mesothelioma: ...Read More

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Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Solutions – What is Available?

February 21st, 2011 by ajmal | No Comments | Filed in Mesothelioma Misconceptions

Article by Perry Monkhouse

Over the last two decades, mesothelioma has gotten plenty of attention in both the press and in medical publications. The illness is a comparatively rare one, with only 2500 or so new cases diagnosed each year in the United States, but it’s also a particularly lethal disease that has proven economically expensive for many large businesses as a result of a large number of lawsuits brought by former employees and construction employees have been exposed to asbestos while on the job. The disease comes with large costs, both with regards to money as well as in human lives.

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, a lining that covers a lot of organs within the body, especially the lungs. Extended asbestos exposure, a fibrous mineral generally used in construction for fire prevention and insulation, exposes the lungs to the small, sharp fibe ...Read More

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Tips On How To Diagnose Malignant Mesothelioma

February 20th, 2011 by ajmal | No Comments | Filed in Mesothelioma Awareness

Here are the tests on how to diagnose malignant mesothelioma:

Step 1

Physical exam and history:

To diagnose malignant Mesothelioma, you need a whole body exam to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems out of ordinary. A history of the patient’s health habits, exposure to asbestos, past illnesses and treatments will also be taken.

Step 2

Chest x-ray:

An x-ray of the bones and inside the chest is also needed to diagnose malignant Mesothelioma. An x-ray is a type of energy beam that can go through the body and onto film, making a picture of areas inside the body. X-rays are used to take pictures of organs and bones of the chest.

Step 3

Complete blood count (CBC):

A blood test is also a requirement to diagnose malignant Mesothelioma. A procedure i ...Read More

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Mesothelioma Progression And Evaluation

February 19th, 2011 by ajmal | No Comments | Filed in Mesothelioma Awareness

Another interesting study is called, Pemetrexed as Second-Line Treatment in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma after Platinum-Based First-Line Treatment by Srensen, Jens Benn MD, DMSc, MPA; Sundstrm, Stein MD, DMS; Perell, Katharina MD; Thielsen, Anne-Kathrine MD – Journal of Thoracic Oncology: February 2007 – Volume 2 – Issue 2 – pp 147-152. Here is an excerpt: Abstract – Introduction: Pemetrexed is active as first-line treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. The objective was to evaluate its activity as second-line treatment. Methods: Patients had disease progression of malignant pleural mesothelioma after previous platinum-based regimens without pemetrexed. Treatment was pemetrexed alone or pemetrexed combined with carboplatin. Pemetrexed dosing was 500 mg/m2 and carboplatin was AUC (area under the curve) 5 once every 3 weeks.

Results: Thirty-nin ...Read More

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