Malignant Mesothelioma Risk Factors A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. For example, exposing skin to strong sunlight is a risk factor for skin cancer. Smoking is a risk factor for cancers of the lung, mouth, larynx, bladder, kidney, and several other organs. Individuals exposed to asbestos should be encouraged to avoid tobacco exposure...more
Mesothelioma Research and Results Another study is called, "The value of Wilms tumor susceptibility gene 1 in cytologic preparations as a marker for malignant Mesothelioma" by Jonathan L. Hecht M.D., Ph.D., Benjamin H. Lee M.D., Ph.D., Jack L. Pinkus Ph.D., Geraldine S. Pinkus M.D., - Cancer Cytopathology Volume 96, Issue 2, pages 105–109, 25 April 2002. Here is an excerpt: "Abstract - It has been shown that detection of the Wilms...more
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma is a Highly Aggressive and Challenging Cancer One interesting study is called, "Proteoglycans in human malignant mesothelioma. Stimulation of their synthesis induced by epidermal, insulin and platelet-derived growth factors involves receptors with tyrosine kinase activity" – Biochimie Volume 81, Issue 7, July 1999, Pages 733-744 – by Alexandra Syrokoua, George N. Tzanakakisb, Anders Hjerpeb and Nikos K. Karamanosa - Department of Chemistry, University of Patras, 261 10 Patras, Greece. Here is an excerpt: "Abstract - Identification of proteoglycans in two human malignant mesothelioma cell lines, one with epithelial differentiation and the other with fibroblast-like phenotype, and the effects of epidermal (EGF), insulin-like (IGF-I) and platelet-derived (PDGF-BB) growth factors on the synthesis of hyaluronan (HA) and proteoglycans (PGs) were studied. Both cell lines synthesize HA and PGs: these last were recovered both as secreted and cell-associated compounds. Chondroitin sulfate (CS) containing PGs are mainly organized as versican in the extracellular medium and as thrombomodulin and syndecan in the cell membrane. Heparan sulfate (HS)...more
Mesothelioma and Cancer Gene Therapy One interesting study is called, "Preoperative Evaluation of Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Role of Integrated CT-PET Imaging" by Truong, Mylene T. MD; Marom, Edith M. MD; Erasmus, Jeremy J. MD - Journal of Thoracic Imaging: May 2006 - Volume 21 - Issue 2 - pp 146-153 Symposia. Here is an...more
Don't Buy All the Asbestos Testing Hype82 There is considerable scientific evidence that asbestos testing and containment is not only a waste of resources, but completely unnecessary for health. An article from USA Today estimated a cost of $100 million dollars in expense for ONE life saved from diseases related to asbestos exposure....more
Have You Been Exposed to Asbestos? We are all exposed to low levels of asbestos in the air we breathe. These levels range from 0.00001 to 0.0001 fibers per milliliter of air and generally are highest in cities and industrial areas.It is known that breathing asbestos can increase the risk of cancer in people. There are two types of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos: lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin lining surrounding the lung (pleural membrane) or abdominal cavity (the peritoneum). Cancer from asbestos does not develop immediately, but shows up after a number of years. Studies of workers also suggest that breathing asbestos can increase chances of getting cancer in other parts of the body (stomach, intestines, esophagus, pancreas, and kidneys), but this is less certain. Early identification and treatment of any cancer can increase an individual's quality of life and survival.People working in industries that make or use asbestos products or who are involved in asbestos mining may be exposed to high levels of asbestos. People living near these industries may also be exposed to high levels of asbestos in air.Asbestos fibers may be released...more
The risks that come along with the use of asbestos have long been documented. Doctors have known about the links with asbestos to cancer and Mesothelioma since the 20s and 30s. You would think that asbestos would be a concern of the past but...more
The risks of asbestos are known and have been for many years. For the most part, people are aware of the consequences of exposure to asbestos. What most people are not aware of is just who is at risk to exposure to asbestos. The number of products...more
Your Guide to Mesothelioma Treatments Mesothelioma treatment relates relieving or curing the deadly disease called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is serious disease that affects the lining of lungs, abdominal organs or heart. Mesothelioma can be...more
Asbestos Is the Main Cause of Mesothelioma Asbestos- the Main Culprit behind Asbestos MesotheliomaAsbestos mesothelioma is a rare but dangerous cancer caused by exposure to asbestos particles suspended in the air. Asbestos is a group of...more
Asbestos has a bad reputation. This is for a good reason. Asbestos exposure can cause serious health problems and even result in death. Many people are aware of this fact. What people don't usually understand is how you become at risk and who is...more
Workers File Asbestos Cancer Lawsuits for Reparation Asbestos has been in used in more than 5000 different products since the early 1800's. Asbestos is categorized as a naturally found mineralswhich is used to make building material,...more