Active Symptom Control for Mesothelioma Studied in Chemotherapy Treatment

Although mesothelioma cancer has no current cure, many medical professional believe that chemotherapy can be a successful treatment of symptom control of the condition, however, this continues to be debated, according to a study from The Lancet, a British Journal. Researchers studied 409 patients all of which were suffering from malignant pleural mesothelioma in different parts of the world. According to the study, patients received either an active symptom control treatment with one of two ...
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Lung Function Plaques and Asbestos Related Diseases

There has been a great deal of important research conducted examining the link between asbestos exposure in the workplace and disease development.  One important study is called, "Asbestos-related pleural plaques and lung function" by L. Christine Oliver, MD, Ellen A. Eisen, ScD, Reginald Greene, MD, Nancy L. Sprince, MD - American Journal of Industrial Medicine - Volume 14 Issue 6, Pages 649 ' 656.  Here is an excerpt: "Abstract - The present study examines the association ...
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Clustering of Mesothelioma Cases and Asbestos Exposure

When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can attack the membranes surrounding the heart, lungs and abdomen and lead to disease development.  Mesothelioma alone causes the death of over 2,000 people each year.  Identifying the links between this deadly disease and asbestos exposure are important and ongoing.  One important study is called, "The epidermiologic relationship between pleural mesothelioma and asbestos exposure." by Nurminen M. - Scand J Work Environ Health. 1975 ...
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Asbestos Fibers Disrupt Chromosome Behavior

The development of mesothelioma disease has been linked to asbestos exposure.  One interesting study examining this relationship is called, "The Hygiene Standard for Chrysotile Asbestos" - The Lancet, Volume 311, Issue 8062, Pages 484-489.  Here is an excerpt: "Abstract - Previous studies, including the analysis on which the current 2 fibres/cm3 hygiene standard is based, may have underestimated the risk of morbidity or mortality following exposure to low levels of asbestos ...
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Malignant Mesothelioma Controversy Depends on Type of Asbestos Fiber

Few credible researchers deny the association between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.  However, some hold to a theory that suggests the type of asbestos fiber can make a difference on disease development.  One interesting study is called, "Asbestos fiber type in malignant Mesothelioma: An analytical scanning electron microscopic study of 94 cases" by Victor L. Roggli, MD, Philip C. Pratt, MD, Arnold R. Brody, PhD - American Journal of Industrial Medicine Volume 23 Issue 4, ...
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Asbestos Induced Diseases Include Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer

The development of asbestos induced disease can vary depending on several critical factors.  One interesting study that examines this issue is called, "Asbestos-induced phosphorylation of epidermal growth factor receptor is linked to c-fos and apoptosis" by Christine L. Zanella, Cynthia R. Timblin, Andrew Cummins, Michael Jung, Jonathan Goldberg, Rachel Raabe, Thomas R. Tritton, and Brooke T. Mossman - Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol 277 - Vol. 277, Issue 4, L684-L693, ...
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High Concentrations of Amosite Asbestos Fibers Can Cause Disease

Exposure to hazardous asbestos fibers has been linked to several deadly diseases such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.  One interesting study is called, "Fiber burden and patterns of asbestos-related disease in workers with heavy mixed amosite and chrysotile exposure" by A Churg and S Vedal - Department of Pathology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. - Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med., Vol 150, No. 3, Sep 1994, 663-669.   Here is an excerpt: "To attempt to ...
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Lung Function in Men Exposed to Hazardous Asbestos and the Protective Effect of Beta Carotene

There is a substantial correlation between exposure to asbestos and the development of mesothelioma, but what is less understood is the protective effect that beta carotene can have on loss of lung function.  One interesting study is called that examines this issue is called, "The protective effect of beta-carotene and retinol on ventilatory function in an asbestos-exposed cohort" by P Chuwers, S Barnhart, P Blanc, CA Brodkin, M Cullen, T Kelly, J Keogh, G Omenn, J Williams and ...
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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials

Clinical trials, phases I through III, are experimental treatments that have not yet been proven to be effective enough to be accepted as standard treatment. In fact, they are done for the purpose of determining whether they are or are not effective, and of determining to what degree they are effective. Results from clinical trials are compared with other forms of treatment to determine the most effective treatments under varying conditions. Clinical trials types include: ' Prevention ...
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Mesothelioma Settlements Allow Victims to Cope

The diagnosis of Mesothelioma is one that is difficult to grasp and accept. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that attacks the mesothelium surrounding certain organs, particularly the lungs. Mesothelioma is most often seen in people with prolonged asbestos exposure. If Mesothelioma is diagnosed, it is possible to receive standard cancer treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. A good way for Mesothelioma victims to cope with this devastating cancer is to file for a ...
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