How Much Are Mesothelioma Lawsuits Settled For?

How Much Are Mesothelioma Lawsuits Settled For?Article by Wendy Moyer Mesothelioma is a relatively rare type of cancer that affects the linings of a person's chest, abdomen, or heart. The disease has been linked to asbestos exposure. In most instances this exposure happened at work.Many of the companies in the asbestos industry were aware of the hazards they were subjecting their employees to and did nothing... Read full post here

Malignant Mesothelioma - Is it Mesothelioma Treatments Possible?

Malignant Mesothelioma - Is it Mesothelioma Treatments Possible? Mesothelioma, also known as malignant mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer that occur in the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs also known asĀ  mesothelium. Mesothelium is the lining of the chest, lungs, abdomen and also the heart. Mesothelioma is usually caused by exposure to the hazardous agent called asbestos. Mesothelioma is a rare disease but the symptoms strike more than 200 people each year in the United States. The... Read full post here

Mesothelioma Mesomark Blood Test

Mesothelioma Mesomark Blood Test MESOSELIOMA MESOMARK BLOOD TESTThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the MESOMARK assay to help monitor response to treatment in malignant mesothelioma patients. The MESOMARK test signifies the beginning of a new era in monitoring mesothelioma malignancies," said Dr. W. Jeffrey Allard, vice president and chief scientific officer of Fujirebio Diagnostics. "As the first in-vitro test for patients with this aggressive disease, it will enable doctors to more accurately detect recurrence and monitor treatment of patients."The MESOMARK Assay test... Read full post here

Mesothelioma - The Biological Behavior

Mesothelioma - The Biological Behavior The biological behavior of the mesotheliomas can be predicted by their gross look, those shape and structures solitary, discrete masses are generally benign, whereas those, which grow diffusely, are usually malignant. Mesothelioma is a tumor emerging from mesothelial lining of serous cavities, most often covering of lungs. (the pleural cavity) , rarely, in coverings of abdomen (peritoneal cavity) and covering the heart (pericardial sac). They are two types benign and malignant. Mesothelioma - Benign... Read full post here

Treatment of epithelioid mesothelioma

Treatment of epithelioid mesothelioma Epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common cell type that is relatively uniform in shape and has a tubular pattern with a distinct cell nucleus. Epithelioid is the most common kind; 50-70% cases reported are of this type, which also has the best possibility of survival. This type affects the covering surrounding the internal organs and internal surfaces in the body. In spite of various new treatment options, the survival rate of Mesothelioma disease is low. These options have... Read full post here

Mesothelioma Incidence Found to be Higher in Industrialized Countries

According to research conducted by the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, more than 125 million people around the world come into contact with asbestos on the job each year. This carcinogen causes over 90,000 yearly fatalities, and incidence rates are far higher in industrialized countries. A 2011 study published in Environmental Health Perspectives noted that between 1920 and 1970, over 65 million metric tons of asbestos were used by a total of 89 countries. Only 56 of these countries tracked mortality rates from asbestos-related diseases. In the countries that provided incidence data, more than 174,000 people had developed... Read full post here

Mesothelioma Disease - Chemotherapy As A Treatment For Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Disease - Chemotherapy As A Treatment For Mesothelioma There are three traditional kinds of treatment for patients with malignant mesothelioma: Surgery (taking out the cancer), chemotherapy (using drugs to fight the cancer), and radiation therapy (using high-dose x-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells). This article focuses on the use of chemotherapy to treat mesothelioma. Generally, chemotherapy drugs work by targeting specific processes in cells that are undergoing rapid division and growth, preventing cell division, resulting in the death of... Read full post here

Mesothelioma Cancer Resources

Mesothelioma Cancer ResourcesArticle by Julie Rocha We have collected all the info you'll have to obtain a deeper understanding of mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases. mesosymptoms.jjrocha.com explores the symptoms and types of mesothelioma and offers resources to help you find physicians and hospitals that specialize in the therapy of this illness.Mesothelioma DiagnosisA range of methods and technologies might be used to diagnose malignant mesothelioma. The intense... Read full post here