Asbestos exposure is an impetus for disease development, its carcinogenicity for the mesothelium and lung tissue is well documented. One interesting study that examines this issue is called, ‘Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer’ by Kyle Steenland and Leslie Stayner – Cancer Causes and Control – Volume 8, Number 3 / May, 1997. Here [...]
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Asbestos Carcinogenicity is Well Established and Can Lead to Mesothelioma
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer – Symptoms & Treatment Options
Peritoneal mesothelioma, also known as asbestos lung cancer, is a relatively uncommon form of mesothelioma cancer, accounting for less than a quarter of all mesothelioma cases. it is called peritoneal because it appears as a tumor in the peritoneum membrane of the abdomen. CausesExposure to asbestos is the only known cause of this disease in [...]
Western Mediterranean Populations and Normal Lung Asbestos Body Counts
One interesting study is called, ‘Asbestos bodies in normal lung of western Mediterranean populations with no occupational exposure to inorganic dust’ by Monso E. ; Texido A. ; Lopez D. ; Aguilar X. ; Fiz J. ; Ruiz J. ; Rosell A. ; Vaquero M. ; Morera J. – Archives of Environmental Health 1995 Volume [...]
Finding the Best Mesothelioma Treatment Locations in the Southern US
Mesothelioma is a unique and rare form of cancer, which makes it particularly important to seek treatment from a specialist familiar with this particular disease. If you, or someone you love, has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, also referred to as asbestos cancer, the following overview will help you decide where to look for treatment. Where [...]
Chest roentgenograms Examined for Interstitial Fibrosis from Asbestos Exposure
One interesting study is called, ‘In vitro cytological and cytogenetic effects of an Indian variety of chrysotile asbestos’ by K. Aravinda Babu, B. C. Lakkad, S. K. Nigam, D. K. Bhatt, A. B. Karnik, K. N. Thakore, S. K. Kashyap and S. K. Chatterjee – Environmental Research – Volume 21, Issue 2, April 1980, Pages [...]
Asbestosis Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma Rates as a Result of Occupational Asbestos Exposure
As many are already aware, asbestos exposure has been linked to a number of life threatening diseases. Most exposure related illnesses result from the inhalation of tiny asbestos particles or fibers. One interesting study that examined the rate of disease in miners is called, ‘Relation between asbestosis and bronchial cancer in amphibole asbestos miners’ by [...]
Asbestos Exposure and the Carcinogenic Threshold
One question that has puzzled many researches is whether or not there is a definitive threshold regarding levels of asbestos exposure and disease development. One interesting study that explores this issue is called, ‘Asbestos – the TLV approach’ – Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1976;271:152-69. by Nicholson WJ. Here is an excerpt: ‘Abstract – A [...]
Asbestos Lawyers amp Lawsuits
Developing an asbestos lawsuit can be a challenging and scary process, which is why finding an asbestos attorney who can breakdown the legalities of a case is important. For example, understanding that defendants in an asbestos lawsuit are those allegedly responsible for the asbestos exposure is important to know. Additionally, the plaintiff is the victim [...]

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