A Tribute to My Marine Corp Dad Who Waited over 50 years to be Honored
Jun 18 2017 - 6:29pm
My father, George, was the only son born to his parents and had three sisters. He grew up in a much different world. He was a marine. Semper fi.
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Mesothelioma Cancer
A Possible New Early Mesothelioma Detection Method
By Justin Vict
Jan 17 2017 - 2:13am
Scientists may have found a key molecule that can help doctors detect mesothelioma cancer in asbestos-exposed people before it advances into later stages.
Mesothelioma is the cancer of the mesothelium, which is a membrane lining of simple squamous epithelium cells.
Tuzkoy Residents at High Risk of Mesothelioma
Nov 5 2010 - 12:05pm
If you live in the impoverished village of Tuzkoy, Turkey, you will soon be relocated due to an extremely high risk of mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Cancer Survivor Offers Hope After 6 Years
By Unregistered User
Jul 23 2010 - 3:55pm
Karen Grant is a cancer survivor. She has survived one of the most deadly forms of cancer: Mesothelioma. She has been cancer-free for six years now following an aggressive treatment plan from Dr.
Mesothelioma vaccine could extend and protect lives
Mar 11 2010 - 9:52pm
Merlin Olsen Succumbs to Mesothelioma
Mar 11 2010 - 3:12pm
Merlin Olsen was one of the Los Angeles Rams’ Fearsome Foursome, but the 69-year-old Hall of Fame left tackle, TV commentator, and TV actor could not defeat mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer.
Sensitive Mesothelioma Test Developed
Aug 24 2009 - 9:45am
Researchers have found a more sensitive test for Mesothelioma that will allow clinicians to pinpoint the cause of lung abnormalities more accurately.
Asbestos Worker Dies of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Aug 7 2009 - 10:19am
A worker in a Spanish city of Lezo, who worked with asbestos forty years ago, dies of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma raising concerns of how dangerous asbestos can be for health.
Top 10 Asbestos Myths
Jun 18 2009 - 11:32pm
Asbestos exposure is one of the leading causes of Mesothelioma cancer. However, the public has many misconceptions and lack of information about the Mesothelioma cancer and asbestos. A group of asbestos lawyers have released the following ten myths about asbestos trying to fill the gap.
10. The EPA banned asbestos.
FALSE. The EPA tried, but the 5th Circ. disagreed, and the first Bush administration did not appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
9. If workers would have worn masks, they would have been protected.
FALSE. At best, masks were faulty and ineffective.
Asbestos-Related Public Health Emergency Declared by EPA in Montana
Jun 18 2009 - 12:53pm
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared it’s first public health emergency. Using the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the EPA declared that the asbestos-related conditions in Libby and Troy, Montana were a serious threat to the public health of the area.
Mesothelioma Cancer Patient Defies Doctor's Odd, Wins Big
Jun 4 2009 - 10:59am
Mesothelioma cancer patient Jon Matthews, who's story you can learn at jm21.co.uk, defied doctor's odds that he will live longer than his doctor predicted. Matthews bet on his Mesothelioma $145 that he would live longer than doctor’s predicted.
How Asbestos Fibers Trigger Mesothelioma Cancer In Human Cells
Dec 19 2008 - 11:15pm
Ohio State University scientists believe they are the first in the world to study the molecular underpinnings of cancer by probing individual bonds between an asbestos fiber and human cells.
Though any clinical application is years away, the researchers hope their findings could aid in drug development efforts targeting illnesses caused by excessive exposure to asbestos, including the deadly cancer called mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Law Firm Donates Record $10.2 Million to Build Cancer Center
Jul 15 2008 - 6:53pm
Say the word “lawyer” and a bevy of images comes to mind, many of them negative. But the partners at the East Alton, Illinois law firm SimmonsCooper LLC, specializing in Mesothelioma, are hoping to shift such stereotypes, beginning with a record $10.2 million total donation comprised of annual gifts and a multi-year pledge to help fund the development of the SimmonsCooper Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, which hosted its grand opening on Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m.
Carbon Nanotubes May Cause Mesothelioma Cancer
May 23 2008 - 3:03am
The study used established methods to see if specific types of nanotubes have the potential to cause mesothelioma -- a cancer of the lung lining that can take 30-40 years to appear following exposure.
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Phase II Study of Vinflunine in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Dec 28 2007 - 12:39pm
Vinflunine shows encouragin sings for treatment in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.
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Mesothelioma treatment the traditional way
Sep 11 2007 - 12:01pm
When searching for mesothelioma lawyer, make sure that the law firm that deals with mesothelioma cancer is first of all reliable and reputable.
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Cases Of Asbestos-Related Cancer Identified In Minnesota
Jun 26 2007 - 5:37am
Minnesota Department of Health has identified six additional cases of mesothelioma in a group of 72,000 people who worked in the state's iron mining industry between the 1930s and 1982.
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New York Mesothelioma Lawyers File Lawsuit in NY for Rare Asbestos Cancer
May 2 2007 - 7:52pm
New York Mesothelioma Lawyers File Lawsuit in Syracuse, NY After Rare Asbestos-Related Cancer Claims Third Family Member.
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Diagnostic Tools For Lung And Mesothelioma Cancers To Be Developed
Apr 24 2007 - 6:14am
Rosetta Genomics has partnered with NYU Medical Center with the aim of developing a line of early detection diagnostic products for lung, and Mesothelioma cancers.
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Chemo Combination Improves Survival in Asbestos-Related Cancer
Feb 9 2007 - 11:11am
People with mesothelioma have a higher survival rate when treated with a combination of two cancer drugs.
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Mesothelioma Is The Focuse of International Conference
Nov 1 2006 - 12:34pm
The Mesothelioma conference aims to educate patients about the disease.
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Exposure To Volcanic Mineral Associated with Increased Mesothelioma
Apr 2 2006 - 10:39pm
Mesothelioma cancer is associated with exposure to volcanic mineral in Turkey.
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Early Chemotherapy Improves Outcomes for Mesothelioma
Feb 21 2006 - 8:37am
Chemotherapy prior to the onset of mesothelioma symptoms improves outcomes compared to administering chemotherapy once symptoms have occurred in patients with mesothelioma.
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Exposure to Low Levels of Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma
Dec 29 2005 - 7:37am
Californians are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung.
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Osteopontin: Marker for Mesothelioma
Oct 13 2005 - 9:08pm
Patients with mesothelioma cancer have higher levels of osteopontin than those individuals who were diagnosed with asbestos related lung complications.
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The Standard for the Prognosis of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Oct 7 2005 - 11:09am
The current model for determining the prognosis for malignant pleural mesothelioma is a valid tool.
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Combination of Cisplatin and Raltitrexed Improves Survival with Mesothelioma
Oct 7 2005 - 10:35am
The majority of individuals who develop malignant pleural mesothelioma have a history of chronic exposure to asbestos. Research continues to find treatment options for mesothelioma.
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Ground Breaking Mesothelioma Detection Study Begins
Sep 20 2005 - 2:00pm
Residents participating in Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation funded research into Mesothelioma Serum Marker.
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Amagasaki Hardest Hit By Mesothelioma
Sep 20 2005 - 1:46pm
Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer that is caused by inhaling highly toxic asbestos. 10000 deaths in the city, 50 of which being from mesothelioma.
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Naturally Occurring Asbestos Linked To Lung Cancer
Sep 5 2005 - 5:43pm
Everyday exposure to naturally occurring asbestos increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
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