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Mesothelioma is a form of
cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In
this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective
lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site
is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also
occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the
pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).
Most people who develop mesothelioma have
worked
on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to
asbestos dust and fiber in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a
family member who worked with asbestos, or by home renovation using asbestos
cement products. Unlike lung cancer, there is no association between
mesothelioma and smoking. If you, or a family member, have been diagnosed
with mesothelioma, one of the most important steps you can make is to
contact medical professionals who are trained in and experienced with the
latest
mesothelioma treatments. While there is currently no known cure for
mesothelioma, medical researchers and scientists around the country are
working with patients through
clinical trials to develop innovative and improved treatments.
Mesothelioma Treatment Facilities, Listed by State
Most mesothelioma victims were exposed to asbestos in the workplace and were
never told of its dangers or given proper protective gear. The great tragedy of
mesothelioma is that it was preventable. Many of the corporations that
manufactured and profited from the sale of asbestos-containing products were
aware of the hazards of asbestos. These companies did not warn of the risks or
protect workers. It is their legal duty to know about about their products, to
test them for any potential hazards. If a potential hazard does exist, the
company has a responsibility to warn workers of the hazards. In many cases, they
hid the knowledge they had in order to protect themselves from liability or
having to find a new business model. The result is that many workers have
unnecessarily developed mesothelioma.
North Dakota, (ND) News Updates
Rearcher to Study Link Between Mesothelioma and Cell Stress - Thu, 11 Mar 2010 Dr. Stefan Marciniak of the University of Cambridge has been awarded funding for a project to study the relationship between cell stress and mesothelioma. The funding is provided by the British Lung Foundation and the June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund.
Marciniak and his colleagues have been studying endoplasmic reticulum (ER) dysfunction and the role it plays in many human diseases, including diabetes and cancer. It is critical for him and his researchers to understand the biological processes it provokes, and through this project he hopes to gain a better understanding of why mesothelioma progresses as it does.
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Predicting Post-Surgery Survival for Mesothelioma Patients - Wed, 10 Mar 2010 Results from a new study indicate that an RNA molecule found in cancerous tissue may be useful in predicting a mesothelioma patient’s chances for survival after surgery. The researchers reported in Cancer Research that the presence of even one specific microRNA has significant predictive value for determining the course that mesothelioma will take after surgery.
Mesothelioma, an unusual form of cancer caused by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers, often has a complex growth pattern making complete surgical removal a difficult task. The goal of the surgery is to achieve a macroscopically-complete resection, which refers to the rem... Continue >
9-11 Responders Have Access to Mesothelioma-Causing Asbestos Health Screening Tests - Tue, 09 Mar 2010 In February the Asbestos, Lead & Hazardous Waste Laborers' local union 78 placed a coffin on the streets of New York to draw attention to the health hazards associated with asbestos, and to the fact that asbestos has been linked to deadly diseases. This serves as a reminder that people that work around asbestos, or have been exposed to it, should carefully monitor their health for signs of mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases.
Many workers at New York's shipyards, powerhouses, plants and construction sites were exposed to asbestos. In addition, immunotherapy treatment against mesothelioma. They hope the research will one day lead to a vaccine for people who have been exposed to asbestos to help prevent asbestos-related diseases.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer typically affecting the lining of the lungs. Primarily caused by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers, most cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed 30 years or m... Continue >
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Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that
occurs in individuals exposed to
asbestos. 
