Expert Author: Robert Asbet | Submitted: 2008-06-12 | Word Count: 410 | Views: 283 Asbestos is the collective term used to describe a family of several types of mineral fibrous rocks. There are currently six different regulated types of asbestos, with the three main types being Crocidolite, Amosite and Chrysolite. Crocidolite which is usually blue can be found a lot in southern Africa, Australia and in Russia. The Amosite which is usually brown is most commonly found in Africa.
Read More Expert Author: Peter Hutch | Submitted: 2008-05-31 | Word Count: 525 | Views: 232 Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. The lungs, a pair of sponge-like, cone-shaped organs, are part of the body's respiratory system.
Read More Expert Author: Robert Asbet | Submitted: 2008-04-18 | Word Count: 540 | Views: 242 A British Lung Foundation survey has revealed that most tradespeople are unaware of the health risks posed by asbestos.
Read More Expert Author: Eric Badgely | Submitted: 2008-02-03 | Word Count: 359 | Views: 325 Many building products, over the years, have contained asbestos. Many of these products are still present in homes that were built prior to the mid-1980's. So What exactly should you know about asbestos?
Read More Expert Author: Daniel Bell | Submitted: 2008-01-31 | Word Count: 434 | Views: 315 This article explains the causes of mesothelioma and gives a description of the disease.
Read More Expert Author: Ambrose Hutson | Submitted: 2007-10-04 | Word Count: 573 | Views: 784 Our bodies are created with building blocks called cells. It's a well-known fact that cells grow, divide, and multiply to meet the needs of the body and keep it strong. Sometimes, these cells will divide when there is no need to multiply, and create a mass of extra cells known as a tumor or cancer. In the lungs, an unchecked, rapid growth of cells is known as lung cancer. This disease can be diagnosed in two forms: small cell lunch cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer.
Read More Expert Author: Matt Stoddart | Submitted: 2007-10-04 | Word Count: 467 | Views: 660 Anyone who has worked in an industry or lived in an area where asbestos exposure has occurred may be entitled to damages if they've developed mesothelioma. If you or someone you know have developed mesothelioma, here are some asbestos litigation facts th
Read More Expert Author: Matt Stoddart | Submitted: 2007-08-29 | Word Count: 400 | Views: 194 Veterans who served in the army, navy, air force and marines before 1970 are a high-risk group for mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused primarily by exposure to asbestos.
Read More Expert Author: Aldian Prakoso | Submitted: 2007-08-17 | Word Count: 445 | Views: 568 Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer that attacks three vital components of the human body. Mesothelioma damages the lining of the chest, abdominal cavity, and the heart. Unfortunately many cases of mesothelioma are not diagnosed in the early stages of the disease because symptoms may remain latent for decades.
Read More Expert Author: Matt Stoddart | Submitted: 2007-07-23 | Word Count: 382 | Views: 566 Ninety percent of all mesothelioma cases are caused by asbestos exposure. This cancer affects the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs known as the mesothelium. The areas of the lining most often affected are the lungs and abdomen.
Read More Expert Author: Peter Kent | Submitted: 2007-07-18 | Word Count: 538 | Views: 528 Mesothelioma is an extremely serious form of lung cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Though asbestos has been out of prominent use for quite some time, those who may have been exposed can benefit from more information about mesothelioma as a condition, in addition to what options they may have to receive compensation.
Read More Expert Author: Herbert Sanchez | Submitted: 2007-05-02 | Word Count: 387 | Views: 163 This article discusses some of the positive ways to deal with the diagnosis of Mesothelioma.
Read More Expert Author: Herbert Sanchez | Submitted: 2007-05-02 | Word Count: 400 | Views: 603 This article discusses how mesothelium tissues in the body can form cancer cells.
Read More Expert Author: Herbert Sanchez | Submitted: 2007-05-01 | Word Count: 400 | Views: 510 This article is a brief discussion on the symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma.
Read More Expert Author: Michael Russell | Submitted: 2007-04-23 | Word Count: 599 | Views: 752 Asbestos encasement is a compromised but cost effective way of dealing with asbestos in older buildings. The asbestos is still there but is rendered harmless by the encasement coating. Encasement is approved by most government agencies and has proven to be effective in the field.
Read More Expert Author: Darren Dunner | Submitted: 2007-04-07 | Word Count: 440 | Views: 609 Research continues to show that the most common cause for lung cancer is the use of tobacco. Lung cancer typically develops over a long period of time. The first pre-cancerous changes that form in the lungs mutate and produce chemicals that result in the formation of new blood vessels.
Read More Expert Author: Michael Russell | Submitted: 2007-03-31 | Word Count: 552 | Views: 185 Asbestos is an irreplaceable component for the manufacturing of many products like brake linings, clutch facings and for fireproofing and textile insulations of public buildings like hotels and theaters. However, is asbestos making you sick?
Read More Expert Author: Greg Edwards | Submitted: 2007-03-05 | Word Count: 245 | Views: 660 According to a study published in the Journal of Natural Medicine, United States scientists have developed a new method to detect lung cancer in its earliest stages by locating genetic changes in a smoker's airway.
Read More Expert Author: Roberto Bell | Submitted: 2007-02-07 | Word Count: 412 | Views: 718 Find valuable info about asbestos, what products may contain asbestos fibers, how to avoid asbestos exposure, and also important facts about asbestos related diseases.
Read More Expert Author: Michael Russell | Submitted: 2007-02-01 | Word Count: 637 | Views: 252 Lung cancer can be prevented by doing some important measures like proper diet, medical options, taking supplements and lifestyle change.
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