Peoples-Blog: Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer

Mesothelioma Chemotherapy Improved with PET and CT Scan Analysis

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:38:26 +0000

A study recently published in the prestigious medical journal Lung Cancer investigated the value of PET and CT scans when evaluating tumor response to chemotherapy. Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. The cancer exhibits a complex growth pattern that makes treating the tumor complicated and challenging. To better understand the [...]

Lung Cancer Wallace and Graham North Carolina

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:23 +0000

Asbestos exposure may put you at risk for cancer. If you have asbestosis and develop lung cancer, contact an attorney at Wallace and Graham in Salisbury, North Carolina. 800-849-5291. www.usmesotheliomalaw.com

Pleural Mesothelioma Diagnosis

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:13:16 +0000

Prior to his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis, Joe Trocki showed no symptoms. His daughter, Patti, explains how his mesothelioma cancer was discovered without the aid of visible pleural mesothelioma symptoms.

lung cancer surgery

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:06:05 +0000

Left Upper Lobectomy for Lung Cancer with Stage T2N0M0 (adenocarcinoma, tumor size=4.5 cm).

Causes of Mesothelioma

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:12:59 +0000

There are several known causes of mesothelioma, minimally including exposure to a mineral called Zeolite and exposure to thorium dioxide, which was formerly used in X-rays: The most common cause of mesothelioma by far, however, is exposure to the mineral asbestos, which occurs naturally but was also widely used in various industrial processes for decades. [...]

Don’t Mess With Asbestos (Pt. 2 of 3)

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:27:16 +0000

A practical look at the rules on asbestos for three groups: Homeowners; contractors; and workers.

Mesothelioma Will be Discussed at Asbestos Awareness Conference

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:05:46 +0000

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will be having its sixth Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference on the weekend of April 9-11, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel. The conference is scheduled to provide families, employees and scientists throughout the world with information surrounding the dangers of asbestos exposure. ADAO also plans to [...]

Smoking and Lung Cancer: Real story of how smoking effects families

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:31:43 +0000

Dr. Don Kennedy talks with patient tells about cancer and smoking and her brother in law. Dr. Kennedy is the leading expert on smoking cessation today and 1000’s have quit smoking with his colorful program. Read the FREE REPORT on 7 Quit Smoking Myths and see the program at www.iquitsmokingfacts.com.

About the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:58:04 +0000

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, ADAO, Linda Reinstein, Ban Asbestos, www.adao.us

Coping with Pleural Mesothelioma

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:25:15 +0000

Despite being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002, Ernie Conry keeps a positive attitude. He shares how he thinks his attitude helps him fight mesothelioma.