An interesting study is called, "Intrapulmonary localized fibrous tumor. Intraparenchymal so-called localized fibrous mesothelioma." By Yousem SA, Flynn SD - Am J Clin Pathol. 1988 Mar;89(3):365-9. Here is an excerpt: "Abstract - This report describes three cases of intrapulmonary fibromas which are histologically identical to localized fibrous tumors of pleura (localized fibrous mesothelioma). Morphologically these tumors are...more
Workers who have been exposed to asbestos may often find themselves at a loss for finding relevant and substantial information regarding treatment options, legal recourse, or proactive lifestyle changes. Additionally, those who have been inadvertently exposed to asbestos via an environmental hazard or through unforeseen events may be unaware of available resources. Though individuals may often feel that there are few viable resources, there are...more
Malignant mesothelioma is cancer that starts in the cells that line certain parts of the body, especially the chest, belly (abdomen), and heart. The lining formed by these cells is called mesothelium. These cells protect organs by making a special fluid that allows the organs to move. For instance, this fluid makes it easier for the lungs to move during breathing.Tumors of the mesothelium can be benign or they can be cancerous. A cancerous tumor of the mesothelium is called a malignant mesothelioma, but this is often shortened to just mesothelioma.There are a number of reasons that make diagnosing mesothelioma in its early stages extremely difficult. The symptoms of mesothelioma can have a latency period of anywhere between 20 to 50 years after the initial asbestos contact, which means by the time the symptoms begin to show, the cancer is already within its advanced stages. Once symptoms are present, diagnosis is still not a speedy process. There are a number of diseases that mirror the symptoms that are found in mesothelioma patients and because of this mesothelioma is often the last stop usually without prior mention from the patient about the possibility of previous asbestos...more
Mesothelioma is primarily caused by long-term, regular exposure to asbestos. People who have been exposed to asbestos insulation in the workplace have a higher death rate than anyone else from this type of cancer. In fact, they are about three hundred times more likely to die from it than those who are not in regular, direct contact with it. In...more
As you probably know, asbestos is a kind of common building materials, from the 1980s mostly 1900s now is illegal. This leads to a variety of diseases, including a certain lung cancer called mesothelioma. Because of the danger of material, it is very important to identify and treat asbestos in your home.Although the asbestos civilized the greeks,...more
Smoking is a rare type of cancer, has been proved to be caused by almost always inhaled asbestos particles. Mesothelioma browbeating, usually in a mans body spread quickly once its development. Therefore, when it was found in a mans body, it usually spread and positive intruder vital organs and tissue in other areas may be in just a few months. Treatment of patients, general wont face entry of a very active long-term prognosis.Mesothelioma appeared in the form of cancer. Tumor will appear in any place, or in any organ, have mesothelium coverage. Sometimes in tumor detection, determined to be benign, or explanation. This tumor is usually treated explanation, but not in the same way as cancerous.If a person has to expose tumors or inhaled mesothelioma of asbestos particles at any time, and in their lives, or will be, malignant cancer. The only certain way to decide whether it is benign or malignant mesothelioma is a biopsy.Once a malignant mesothelioma tumor was detected, testing and determination are malignant, other malignant tumors may appear in other organs. This type of the dissemination, refers to the tumor metastasis. If pleural mesothelioma is found in the tumor may, for...more
A three-story, $140 million temporary office and conference building opened Monday, signifying the start of a major renovation of the United Nations headquarters in New York City.The building is part of a larger renovation project...more
First, let's be clear about what mesothelioma is before identifying which geographic locations are most likely to be affected by this debilitating, dangerous, and life-threatening condition. This disease (a cancer that affects areas lining the lungs...more
There are three variations of Mesothelioma and each has its own symptoms, treatments and area of focus. Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma refers this asbestos-caused cancer that affects the lungs. The thin sac that lines the...more
Mesothelioma cancer is a unique and rare condition usually caused by asbestos exposure. It is a debilitating cancer with a grim prognosis, commonly associated with other respiratory complication like lung cancer or a condition known as asbestosis. ...more
Author: K JamesEach year over 2500 people fall victim to a rare cancer known as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. People who work with or around toxic asbestos are usually affected. People working in an...more
Mesothelioma is a particularly nasty form of lung cancer that is caused exclusively by exposure at some time or other to asbestos. It can take quite a long time form initial exposure to the asbestos prior to the disease symptoms starting to become...more