Mesothelioma and other asbestos related disease takes the lives of thousands every year. It is not only a problem in the United States, but also other parts of the world. One interesting study is called, "Predictions of future cases of asbestos-related disease among former miners and millers of crocidolite in Western Australia." By de Klerk NH, Armstrong BK, Musk AW, Hobbs MS. - Med J Aust. 1989 Dec 4-18;151(11-12):616. Here is...more
Mesothelioma is a consequence of exposure to asbestos fibers from a wide range of products such as brake linings and clutch facings among auto mechanics. One interesting study is called, "Mitochondrial-derived free radicals mediate asbestos-induced alveolar epithelial cell apoptosis" by Vijayalakshmi Panduri,Sigmund A. Weitzman, Navdeep S. Chandel, and David W. Kamp – Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 286: L1220-L1227, 2004. ...more
What is pericardial mesothelioma?Pericardial mesothelioma is a serious heart condition which consists of cancerous cells building up on the lining of the heart. Similarly to pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, this is a terminal illness due to the importance of the area on which it grows.What causes pericardial mesothelioma and who are most at risk?The primary cause of pericardial mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. Therefore those at risk are those who are most likely to have inhaled these deadly fibres such as construction workers and asbestos manufacturers. Those in contact with these people also have a chance of getting pericardial mesothelioma because these people might have asbestos fibres stuck to their clothes or hair.What are the symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma?The symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma change from patient to patient. Usual symptoms include persistent coughing, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, chest pain and palpitations. Other symptoms patients could experience are nausea, weight loss, vomiting and loss of appetite.What are the treatments available for pericardial mesothelioma?You will find various different treatments for...more
Asbestos siding was used very regularly in the building industry during the period from 1920 to 1970. Although this is quite a while ago, one can still find it in many homes and buildings today. This product used to be added to the cement and then pushed into siding shingles.The product was used for its fire-retardant properties and to make the...more
Asbestos is the biggest work place killer today. Those who have worked with asbestos or who are regularly in contact with someone who has are at risk from asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. All these are fatal respiratory diseases which are extremely difficult to cure. Research is being carried out in various research labs all over the USA...more
What is mesothelioma?The pericardium is the mesothelial tissue that surrounds and acts as a safeguard to the heart. The pleural mesothelium membrane covers the lungs and chest cavity and peritoneum is the mesothelial tissue that enfolds the organs in the abdominal cavity.What is actually cancer mesothelioma?Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a dual layered membrane with which our chest, lungs, abdomen and the heart is wrapped safely.Cancer Mesothelioma can damage any of these cells, although pleural mesothelioma is more common; it metastasizes and at an advanced stage the disease reach to the other parts of the body like the lymph nodes, lungs, chest wall, or abdominal organs.How is cancer mesothelioma caused?Though asbestos exposure is the primary reason in 70% to 80% of the cases, mesothelioma could be caused by other means, like exposure to the chemical zeolite that's also present in asbestos.Asbestos has become part of our daily life being in cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. The asbestos fibers take their toll by going into our windpipe and settling in the internal organs causing the formation of...more
Diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma, or DMM, is a rare nevertheless highly aggressive type of cancer. It occurs in the thin layer of tissue, the pleura, lining the chest cavity and lungs.Once diagnosed with DMM, most patients don't survive beyond...more
First of all, you may be wondering what mesothelioma is, and why I should be scared of it ?.....MesotheliomaMesothelioma is the medical name for cancer of the lung, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Symptoms my not appear for up to 50...more
To complete your own perfect house dream, you dont need only to make a beautiful house for you and your family. You also have to maintain it and that is very difficult work to make perfect. You must also aware asbestos problem in your house. You must...more
The diseased definedMesothelium is the protective tissue that covers the chest cavity, abdominal cavity and the cavity around the heart and also produces a special lubricating fluid that allows the internal organs of the body to move around....more
This autumn London will play host to The 5th Mesothelioma UK Patient & Carer Day, which will be held on the 2nd Oct, at the Novotel, St Pancras.This annual event attempts to give mesothelioma patients, carers and families the chance to share their...more
From the 1920s to the 1970s, asbestos siding was commonly used in the building industry. One can still find it in many of the older buildings and homes. It was normally added to the cement and pressed into siding shingles.The product was used for its...more