tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49618143830824231352024-02-19T00:51:21.846-08:00Everything about Inspirations..blog search for inspiration, as well as to provide enlightenment for others ...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-12196108801828047222011-05-01T07:45:00.000-07:002011-05-01T07:53:49.716-07:00Mesothelioma may be caused by exposure to ultramafic rock<div style="text-align: justify;" class="text"><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Everyday exposure to naturally occurring asbestos increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma, according to a study by UC Davis</span> <span style="font-size:85%;">researchers. </span></h2>The study - the largest to examine the question - will be published this fall in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. <p>Exposure to asbestos in the workplace, particularly in shipyards, has long been recognized as a risk factor for mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer affecting the lining of the lung. But in the new study, researchers found a consistent and dose-dependent association between mesothelioma and residential proximity to ultramafic rock, the predominant source of naturally occurring asbestos. </p> <p>"Our findings indicate that the risks from exposure to naturally occurring asbestos, while low, are real and should be taken seriously," said Marc Schenker, professor and chair of the UC Davis Department of Public Health Sciences and the study's senior author. "This study provides important supportive evidence that naturally occurring asbestos causes mesothelioma - and public efforts should now shift to understanding the risk and how we can protect people from this preventable malignancy." </p> <p>To put the <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://baimyuwono.blogspot.com/2011/04/mesotheloma-what-you-need-to-know-about.html">mesothelioma</a> risk in perspective, the disease kills about the same number of Americans each year as passive smoking. About 2,500 people a year die from mesothelioma in the United States, according to National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health statistics. About 3,000 deaths a year are attributed to exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, according to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency statistics. </p> <p>Ultramafic rock is distributed throughout the Sierra Nevada, Coast Ranges and Klamath Mountains in Northern and Central California, and has been a source of increasing concern as new housing developments cut through these areas. Of most concern are the areas of ultramafic rock associated with tremolite asbestos.</p> <p>In their ambitious study, Schenker and his colleagues used California Cancer Registry data to identify 2,908 cases of malignant mesothelioma diagnosed between 1988 and 1997 in adults ages 35 and older. In most cases, the registry also provided occupational history. As a control group, an equal number of age- and gender-matched pancreatic cancer cases was selected (since pancreatic cancer has no known association to asbestos exposure). For both the mesothelioma and pancreatic cancer cases, the researchers employed sophisticated geographic information system mapping to pinpoint home or street addresses for every diagnosed individual. A map from the California Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology, served as the reference for ultramafic rock deposits. Finally, statistical adjustments were made for sex, occupational asbestos exposure and age at diagnosis.</p> <p>The researchers found that the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma was directly related to residential proximity to a source of ultramafic rock. Specifically, the odds of having mesothelioma fell by 6.3 percent for every 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles) farther a person lived from the nearest asbestos source. The association was strongest in men, but was also seen in women. No such association showed up in the pancreatic cancer group. The study was not designed to determine the "ground zero" risk for those living closest to an asbestos source - only to test for a relationship between proximity and risk.</p> <p>"This is very creative, painstaking epidemiology," said Jerrold L. Abraham, professor and director of environmental and occupational pathology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and a leading authority on mesothelioma. "The UC Davis researchers have shown a significant association between living near deposits of naturally occurring asbestos and mesothelioma. This is the strongest evidence possible without conducting one-on-one interviews with each diagnosed mesothelioma patient or his or her family."</p> <p>Laurel Beckett, professor and vice chair of the UC Davis Department of Public Health Sciences and a study co-author, said the findings are important. "We showed that breathing asbestos in your community is not magically different from breathing asbestos in an industrial setting. It would have been a surprise to find otherwise." </p> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Similarly, she said, it was no real surprise to scientists when passive smoking was found to cause lung cancer. "Like smoking, exposure to asbestos appears to be very dose-dependent," Beckett said. "Day-in, day-out occupational exposures are more dangerous than intermittent exposures in the community. But the more you can do to reduce your personal exposure, the safer you will be." </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">While the overall mesothelioma rate was about one case per 100,000 people per year in the California study, the rate varied markedly by gender and age. For white males, the rate was 2.29 cases per 100,000. For white females, it was 0.49. People over age 60 had ten times the rate of those ages 40 to 59.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Worldwide, epidemiological studies of mesothelioma have found occupational causes for most but not all cases of the disease. In some undeveloped areas of the world, including parts of Greece and Turkey, mesothelioma cases have been linked to use of naturally occurring asbestos in household materials such as whitewash. The UC Davis study suggests naturally occurring <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://baimyuwono.blogspot.com/2011/04/asbestosis-cause.html">asbestos</a> also causes mesothelioma in developed countries, through incidental, non-occupational exposures. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">California has required statewide <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://baimyuwono.blogspot.com/2011/04/understanding-cancer.html">cancer </a>reporting since 1985 and established the California Cancer Registry in 1988. One of the largest cancer databases in the world, the registry is responsible for collecting cancer incidence and mortality statistics for more than one tenth of the United States population. An estimated 98.9 percent of all mesothelioma cases diagnosed in California are reported to the registry. </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The registry's size enabled researchers to identify an association that might not have been apparent in a smaller study.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">Needed now are field studies to more accurately characterize determinants of exposure to asbestos fibers among residents in areas with naturally occurring asbestos, Schenker said. In addition, he said more must be learned about the types and size of fibers in asbestos deposits, the types of human activities that disturb asbestos fibers and the determinants of cancer risk in exposed populations.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">"Because mesothelioma takes 20 to 30 years to develop, what we learn today will allow us to protect Californians from this preventable cancer decades into the future," Schenker said.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-88461672321973249272011-05-01T07:40:00.000-07:002011-05-01T07:43:31.142-07:00Nanotech could cause mesothelioma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r252263_1038511.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 190px;" src="http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200805/r252263_1038511.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carbon nanotubes</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">3D model of three types of single-walled carbon nanotubes. (Wikipedia: Michael Stroeck, file photo)<br /></div><br />In the 1990s scientists found a way to roll carbon atoms into a cylinder, called a nanotube. Now US researchers have found that the lungs of mice respond to some fibres from nanotubes as they would to asbestos, forming lesions and becoming inflamed.<br /><br />Dr Andrew Maynard from the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars told AM nanotubes are excellent at conducting heat and electricity. They're already being used in sports equipment because of their strength.<br /><br />"Almost like a miracle material. If only we could make it in large quantities in high purity, we could use it to do things that we have only dreamt of before," he said.<br /><br />"If you look out in the market place, it is beginning to appear. So you can buy things like baseball bats, you can buy tennis racquets, you can buy golf clubs with this material, but I think those are probably just the tip of the iceberg."<br /><br />Dr Maynard says at the moment there is no requirement to disclose that nanotubes are being used.<br /><br />"In fact if you look at the safety guidelines for the material, most people are treating it just as graphite, the sort of stuff that you find in your pencil," he said.<br /><br />He says the new study shows there is strong evidence that if carbon nanotubes get into the wrong place, they can cause mesothelioma.<br /><br />"So we've got one piece of the puzzle here," he said.<br /><br />"There are a couple of other pieces of the puzzle which still need to be filled in and those are asking whether exposure to this material actually will occur.<br /><br />"Whether people can breathe it in and if they do, whether these fibres can work their way to the outer edge of the lung and then cause an effect.<br /><br />"But we knew that if those two things happened, there is a very strong change that the prolonged carbon nanotubes will eventually lead to this disease."<br /><br />Nanotubes used in sporting equipment are safely encased. Dr Maynard says the greater risk is to people involved in manufacturing them and disposing of them.<br /><br />He hopes his findings aren't seen as fear-mongering, but he warns nanotechnology could become as widely used as asbestos once was.<br /><br />"Carbon nanotubes are seen very much as the poster child of nanotechnology," he said.<br /><br />"Some of the predictions are that by the year 2014 we are going to see goods sold around the world something like $2.6 trillion that are based in some way on different types of nanotechnology."<br /><br />Dr Maynard also agrees there's a lack of knowledge about the safe use of nanotechnology in food, and is calling for more research.<br /><br />"We are in a position where we could actually do great things with this technology if we had the knowledge to be able to use it safely," he said.<br /><br />"Unfortunately, a lot of that knowledge is lacking at the moment. We need the research to fill in those information gaps."<br /><br />Dr Maynard's findings are published today in Nature.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-36745628921019656322011-05-01T07:32:00.000-07:002011-05-01T07:37:43.831-07:00Newest technique which can help diagnose mesothelioma<div style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">A new technique may help clinicians hone in on a diagnosis in patients presenting with a pleural effusion of unknown cause. </span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">The study will appear in the Sept. 1 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">"Pleural effusion, or the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, can be maddeningly difficult to diagnose as a wide variety of malignant and benign causes exist," said Helen Davies, specialist registrar and research fellow at the Oxford Center for Respiratory Medicine and Oxford University, lead author of the study. "One of the causes, malignant pleural mesothelioma, is a relatively rare cancer, but its incidence is rapidly increasing on a global scale." </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">Currently, the first-line test for mesothelioma in patients with a pleural effusion is pleural fluid cytology, but this test is not very sensitive. Dr. Davies and her colleagues undertook the study to determine whether there would be additional clinical benefit to looking at pleural fluid mesothelin, a protein released in high quantities into the pleural fluid of most patients with mesothelioma. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">They obtained pleural fluid samples from 209 patients referred to a specialized respiratory clinic. Levels of soluble mesothelin were measured in all samples. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">Their results demonstrated median pleural fluid mesothelin levels were over six times greater in patients with mesothelioma than in patients with metastatic carcinomas, and ten times greater than in patients with benign effusions. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">Using mesothelin levels at a cut-off of 20nM, they found that it had an overall negative predictive value of 95 percent, meaning that a patient with a mesothelin level less than the cut-off of 20nM could be 95 percent confident they did not have malignant mesothelioma. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">There were 12 false positive results with metastatic adenocarcinomas accounting for over 90 percent of these cases. However, all patients with pleural fluid cytology suspicious for mesothelioma and an elevated mesothelin level had mesothelioma.</span><span id="Zoom"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">"This study suggests a way for clinicians to more readily identify these cases from the start," said Dr. Davies.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">Obtaining a prompt diagnosis of mesothelioma has benefits for patients and physicians alike. "Because mesothelioma has a median survival time of 12 months, minimizing the number of invasive procedures and tests patients require is crucial to reduce morbidity and the time they need to spend in hospital," said Dr. Davies. "An earlier diagnosis also allows speedier interventions to relieve symptoms as well as initiation of other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy if appropriate." </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">Exposure to asbestos is the main risk factor and accounts for the majority of mesothelioma cases. Legislation to prevent occupational exposure to asbestos has been enforced in the developed world; however, unrestricted contact continues in developing countries. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">Over 90 percent of patients with mesothelioma present with a pleural effusion and its incidence is predicted to peak within the next two decades. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span id="Zoom">"Pleural fluid mesothelin provides a valuable adjunct in the diagnostic assessment of patients presenting with pleural effusions, especially when cytological examination is not definitive, and can improve clinical practice," said Dr. Davies.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-28466445274502890092011-04-16T21:48:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:49:09.351-07:00Causes of Cancer<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">Cancer is a class of disease characterized by out-of-control cell growth. With more than 200 different types of cancer, one can develop it in virtually any organ of the body. Research states that there are more than 60 different organs in the body where cancer can develop.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Typically, one form of cancer will develop in certain areas of the body. However, since cancer can develop from almost any type of cell, it is also possible that more than one type of cancer can develop in any one part of the body. For example, one can develop pleural mesothelioma or pericardial mesothelioma, two different types of cancer, even though they both form in, and around, cardiac muscles.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ultimately, cancer is the result of cells that grow uncontrollably and do not die. Whereas normal cells in the body go through life stages of growth, division and death, cancer cells do not complete this cycle. Programmed cell death is called apoptosis, and when this process begins to weaken, cancer can form. Since cancer cells do not die, they continue to grow and divide, causing a mass of abnormal cells to develop, eventually causing cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cancer is a complex group of diseases with numerous causes. Genetic factors, smoking, diet and physical activity, certain infections and exposure to different types of chemicals and radiation, such as asbestos, are all linked to the development of cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In this section, one can learn more about the known causes of cancer and educate themselves on how to better prevent this disease from developing in themselves or their loved ones.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Genetics and Cancer: Some types of cancer are known to run in certain families’ histories. However, most cancers are not linked to genes. Therefore, one does not literally inherit the disease from their parents. This section uncovers the links between genes and cancer, as well as genetic testing and how it is used.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Tobacco and Cancer: This section relates tobacco usage with cancer and provides resources for those interested in quitting smoking. It also touches on the synergistic effects of smoking and exposure to asbestos.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Diet and Physical Activity: Learn how diet, physical activity, lifestyle choices and alcohol use may affect one’s risk of developing cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sun and UV Exposure: This section connects excessive sun exposure to cancer. It also provides resources and ways to protect oneself from harmful UV rays.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Other Carcinogens: Some environmental causes may be lurking in one’s home or at work. This section helps individuals understand and identify possible pollutants in the air.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">References:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/index" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">American Cancer Society</a></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-83488343503371193842011-04-16T21:47:00.001-07:002011-04-16T21:47:54.886-07:00Cancer Myths and Misconceptions<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">Myths can cause hypochondriacs and the like to unnecessarily worry about their health. Frightening claims on the internet circulate daily about new products causing cancer. Besides most of the claims being bogus, many of these accusations cause people to worry about their health, and the health of their families for no reason. One should get all the facts before jumping to conclusions. Below is a list of common myths about cancer and whether or not there’s any truth to them. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Myth</strong>: Deodorant can cause breast cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fact</strong>: Although a few reports have suggested that some deodorant products contain harmful substances such as aluminum compounds and parabens that can be absorbed through the skin, there’s no conclusive evidence linking the use of underarm antiperspirants with breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, no clinical studies have yet to link these products with breast cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If someone is still concerned about using deodorants that contain substances such as aluminum compounds and parabens, they can certainly find natural products that do not contain those chemicals.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Myth</strong>: Microwaving food in plastic containers releases harmful, cancer causing substances.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fact</strong>: Microwave-safe plastics and wraps do not leak harmful chemicals into food.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that plastic containers produced with no intention of being used in a microwave can melt and potentially leak chemicals into food. Things such as margarine tubs and similar containers should not be put into a microwave to heat up food. It is important to check to see that the container being used in a microwave is labeled microwave-safe.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Myth</strong>: People diagnosed with cancer should not eat sugar, since it can cause cancer to grow faster.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fact</strong>: Sugar does not make cancer grow faster. Just like healthy cells, cancer cells depend on blood sugar (glucose) for energy. However, giving more sugar to cancer cells does not speed their growth. Likewise, denying cancer cells sugar will not impede their growth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This misconception may be due in part to a misunderstanding of positron emission tomography (PET) scans, which use a small amount of radioactive tracer – typically a form of glucose. Since cancer cells use more energy, they absorb a greater amount of this tracer. For this reason, people have concluded that cancer cells grow faster on sugar, but it is simply not true.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Myth</strong>: Good people don’t get cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fact</strong>: In the days of old, it was a common belief that illness was a punishment associated with a person who did bad things. As a matter of fact, some cultures still uphold those beliefs. However there is absolutely no evidence whatsoever to prove you can get cancer simply because you deserve it. To test how crazy this theory is, try explaining why a newborn or young child would deserve cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Myth</strong>: Cancer is contagious.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fact</strong>: Unlike a cold, a person cannot catch cancer from someone who has it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">That being said, there is no need to avoid someone who has cancer. In fact, a loved one touching, and spending more time with someone who has cancer could be more beneficial than not. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Although cancer itself is not contagious, some viruses, which are contagious have been known to cause cancer. Examples of these viruses are:</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Human papillomavirus (HPV)</strong>: a sexually transmitted disease – that can cause cervical cancer among other forms of cancer.</li><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Hepatitis C</strong>: a virus transmitted through sexual intercourse, or contracted through infected intravenous (IV) needles. Hepatitis C can cause liver cancer.</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">One should talk to a doctor about ways to protect themselves from these viruses.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Myth</strong>: Grilled meats can cause cancer</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Fact</strong>: It has been proven that eating grilled, or pan fried meat can increase a person’s risk of cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When meat is grilled a harmful chemical called heterocyclicamines are created. Research suggests that since a greater quantity of this chemical is found in meats cooked well done or burnt, to either limit the amount of time the meat is spent on the grill, and or just cut off the burnt pieces altogether. They also recommend marinating and precooking meats in a microwave safe container prior to cooking meat elsewhere. Keep in mind grilling foods such as fruits and veggies are safe and healthy. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">References:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mayo Clinic Staff, . "Cancer causes: Popular myths about the causes of cancer." Mayo Clinic 16 May 2009: n. pag. Web. Retrieved 8 Apr 2011 by <span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Mayo Clinic.</b></span></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-87153337580983700742011-04-16T21:44:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:45:34.125-07:00Breast Cancer<div id="node-2688" class="node"><div class="content clear-block" style="display: block; "><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. While men have been diagnosed with this cancer, women are 100 times more likely to develop breast cancer over men.</p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in tissues of the breast. It usually originates in the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) but it can also form in the lobules, the glands that produce milk. Most breast lumps are benign (not cancerous), however some may need to be sampled under a microscope to make certain that they are not cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Certain women are at higher risks of getting breast cancer than others. Age, family history and genetic makeup are not things that can be altered; however there are external risk factors that can be controlled. These risks include:</p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><li style="text-align: justify;">Drinking more than two alcoholic beverages per day</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Bearing children after the age of 30 (or never having children at all)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Taking the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES) to prevent miscarriages</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Obesity (thought to trigger excess estrogen production)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Receiving hormone replacement therapy (HRT)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Receiving radiation therapy to the chest</li></ul><h2 style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; line-height: 20px; ">Asbestos and Breast Cancer</h2><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Environmental factors may play a role in breast cancer as well. The correlation between breast cancer and mesothelioma is uncertain. Conversely, studies have shown a link to higher rates of breast cancer in women that were exposed to environmental toxin asbestos. There is not enough evidence to indicate that this is a causal relationship, but it could suggest that long-term asbestos exposure may be associated with higher risks of breast cancer.</p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">A study of British factory workers who were diagnosed with cancer found a slight increase in breast cancer diagnoses in female factory workers who were exposed to asbestos in the workforce for two or more years. Another British study examined 178 females for the presence of asbestos. The fiber was prevalent in the lungs of 30 percent of all women in the study, yet the bulk of the females found with asbestos were found in the subgroup of women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Of the 82 women with breast cancer, 38 were found to have asbestos in their lungs.</p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">The second study suggests that asbestos fibers may have pierced the lungs and passed through the muscles covering the chest wall, eventually reaching the breast tissue. While there is not enough evidence to support the implication, there is a potential link between breast cancer and asbestos exposure.</p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">References:</p><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Wagner, J. "Mortality from all cancers of asbestos factory workers in east London 1933-80." Pub Med n. pag. Web. 11 Apr 2011. 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font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">There are more than 100 diseases that fall under the broad umbrella of “cancer.” The uniting feature of these diseases is abnormal cell division – cancerous cells are those that grow out of control. Though cell division is an important bodily process that allows for growth and repairing injuries, when the DNA safeguards that control division rates fail, cancer develops. These cancerous cells often invade other, healthy tissues, something normal cells cannot do.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Damage to a cell’s DNA may cause it to replicate instead of die when it is no longer needed, creating more cells with damaged DNA. A variety of factors can cause this damage, from genetic abnormalities to environmental causes like smoking or asbestos exposure. However, the cause is not always known. If cancerous cells spread to other parts of the body through blood or lymph vessels, the cancer is said to have metastasized. This is often a sign that the cancer is in its later stages and makes the disease more difficult to treat.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Though in common speech, “tumor” is sometimes used as interchangeable with “cancer,” these words refer to two different things; not all cancers cause tumors, and not all tumors are cancerous. Leukemia, for example, causes cancer cells to develop in the blood and blood-forming organs like bone marrow, but does not form tumors. Benign tumors are noncancerous and cannot invade other tissues or metastasize. However, a benign tumor can cause health problems if it continues to grow and presses into other organs, disrupting their function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cancers can be divided into broad categories based on the locations where they originate. Carcinomas are cancers that begin in the skin or lining of the internal organs, whereas sarcomas are those that start in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood, vessels, or other connective tissue. Leukemia, as noted above, begins in blood-forming tissues, and lymphoma and myeloma are cancers of immune system tissues and organs. Finally, central nervous system cancers are those that develop in the brain or spinal cord.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately, cancer has become an extremely common phenomenon. The American Cancer Society projects that one-third of all women and half of all men in the United States will develop cancer at some point during their lifetimes. According to the National Cancer Institute, over 1.5 million new cases of cancer, not including melanoma, were reported in 2010, and 569,490 people died of cancer. Risk factors vary from region to region as well as person to person. Factors known to increase risk of developing cancer include smoking, heavy drinking, exposure to ultraviolet rays and sunlight, and poor diet.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-32775272093046957812011-04-16T21:42:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:43:04.131-07:00Asbestosis Symptoms<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">Like mesothelioma, another serious disease caused by asbestos exposure, asbestosis has a long latency period, meaning that symptoms do not appear for a long period of time, even after exposure has ceased. Once asbestos fibers have been introduced into the body, particularly into the lungs, they are nearly impossible to remove and cause severe health problems over time. In the case of asbestosis, the latency period may be 20 years or more.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The primary symptoms of asbestosis are lung-related. Since accumulations of asbestos fibers in the lungs causes scar tissue to build up, decreased lung function is a key sign. Gradually increasing shortness of breath, dry cough, sporadic chest pain, and tightness in the chest are all pulmonary symptoms of asbestosis. These symptoms will get progressively worse if the disease is left untreated – at first, shortness of breath may only be a problem when the patient is exercising, but eventually it will affect the patient even if he or she is resting.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, symptoms may not be limited to the lungs – clubbing, a thickening of the tissue under the fingernails that forces the nail to form a convex shape and the tips of the fingers to bulge, may also be an indicator of asbestosis. Clubbing occurs in patients with disorders that prevent oxygen from properly circulating throughout the body, and the lung scarring that is characteristic of asbestosis is such a disorder.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">While there is no cure for asbestosis since the damage to the lungs cannot be reversed, there are treatments to alleviate the symptoms. Draining of the fluid around the lungs or wearing an oxygen mask may temporarily relieve shortness of breath. Some patients are helped by the use of inhaled medications usually prescribed for asthma. In severe cases of lung scarring, the patient may need a lung transplantation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In some cases, patients with asbestosis may also develop malignant mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the lining of the chest or abdomen. While the symptoms of both diseases are similar, the life expectancy for mesothelioma patients is much lower, since the cancer progresses very quickly once it develops.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-85096426974003485842011-04-16T21:40:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:41:40.678-07:00Asbestosis Diagnosis<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">The first step in making a diagnosis of asbestosis, a disease caused by scar tissue in the lungs, is the medical and occupational history a doctor takes when first consulting with a patient. Since asbestosis is caused exclusively by inhalation of asbestos fibers, the doctor will want to know whether there is a chance that the patient’s current symptoms may be related to past asbestos exposure. Asbestosis can have a latency period of between 10 and 20 years, so the patient will likely need to give an occupational history that covers several decades.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If the doctor suspects asbestosis, there are several tests that can determine the nature of the lung problem. Pulmonary function testing measures airflow and volume of air in the lungs, and requires the patient to perform various activities that may include forced or rapid breathing or breathing in a gas such as nitrogen or helium. Measurements of amount and rate of breath are made using an instrument called a spirometer, so this process is also called spirometry.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Spirometry can alert the doctor if lung function is compromised, but it cannot always pinpoint the specific problem. Noninvasive imaging tests are often used to give the doctor a better look at the patient’s lungs. Simple chest X-rays are useful for this purpose, as lung scarring will appear as patches of excessive whiteness. Computed tomography (CT) scans also make use of X-rays to create an image of the inside of the body, but provide a more detailed image than a standard X-ray machine and are especially useful in diagnosing asbestosis in its earlier stages. Depending on the available equipment, the doctor may order a high resolution CT (HRCT) scan.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, a bronchoscopy may be necessary to get a better picture of the patient’s airways and collect samples of lung or other tissue for analysis. A bronchoscope is a long, thin tube that is inserted into the patient’s nose or mouth and down the windpipe. Flexible bronchoscopes may be used with patients who are awake, but larger, rigid bronchoscopes require the patient to be under general anesthesia. The doctor may take a tissue sample either by injecting saline through the tube and collecting it again or by passing special brushes or needles through the tube to biopsy small pieces of the lung tissue.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-27353469162109478452011-04-16T21:38:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:40:30.166-07:00Asbestosis Causes<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">Asbestosis is a chronic inflammation of the lungs caused exclusively by inhaling asbestos fibers. Though it is not a type of cancer, it is a serious health condition and can be fatal. Though asbestos was known to be a cause of serious lung problems even earlier, a pathologist named Dr. Cooke first used the term “asbestosis” to describe a 1927 case of a 33-year old man who had worked in a carding room where asbestos fibers were processed. As the name suggests, there were no doubts of the connection between the disease and its origins with asbestos.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Asbestosis most often results from occupational exposure – coming into contact with asbestos in the course of one’s job. Anywhere that asbestos was mined or processed, or asbestos-containing materials were sawed, cut, or otherwise damaged posed a danger of airborne asbestos fibers. According to the CDC, construction workers accounted for nearly one in four patients who died of asbestosis. However, insulation workers and boilermakers had the highest mortality rate of any profession. Once inhaled into the lungs, asbestos fibers are unable to be removed by the immune system and often irritate the surrounding tissue, causing the fibrosis that is characteristic of asbestosis.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">While primary exposure is more likely to cause asbestosis, secondary exposure also posed a risk to family members and friends of those who worked with asbestos. Fibers could stick on clothes and hair and be transported home if the asbestos worker did not change clothes or properly wash before leaving work. Since most workers were unaware of the dangers of the material, they did not take these precautions, and asbestosis has been known to develop in those who washed the clothes of asbestos workers.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Smoking alone will not cause asbestosis, but several studies have suggested that a person who smokes and is exposed to asbestos has a greater chance of developing lung problems, including asbestosis and lung cancer, than a nonsmoker who is exposed. Smokers and former smokers with asbestosis may also have a higher mortality rate than nonsmokers with asbestosis.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-90052932396780622802011-04-16T21:37:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:38:45.436-07:00Asbestosis<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">Asbestosis is a breathing disorder that is developed from inhaling asbestos fibers. After several years, the inhalation of these fibers can lead to scarring in the lungs and shortness of breath, among other symptoms. For many years, asbestos fibers were used in flooring materials and insulation. As a result, many people working in the <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/asbestos-job-sites" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">construction industry</a> contracted asbestosis after coming into contact with the asbestos fibers. Beginning in the 1970s, however, the government began to regulate the use of asbestos so fewer people would contract the disease. Today, the use of asbestos is highly regulated by the government to limit exposure to the substance.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Symptoms of Asbestosis</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">For those exposed to asbestos, the <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/early-symptoms-mesothelioma" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">symptoms</a> may not become visible for up to 50 years. However, symptoms do increase gradually over time, and include shortness of breath, lack of desire to exercise, clubbing of fingers, coughing and chest pain. If you experience any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, see a doctor immediately. There are several treatment options that help reduce the severity of these symptoms.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Exposure to Asbestos</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">While asbestos occurs naturally in the environment, very little exposure to asbestos will not cause serious harm to the lungs. Those who are most likely to become sick from the substance are those who have prolonged exposure to asbestos – such as construction workers, miners, or those who spend a lot of time in buildings that still contain asbestos. Although the government regulates the use of asbestos in<a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/asbestos-job-sites" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">construction</a>, there are still a few buildings that remain from the era when asbestos was commonly utilized in construction. Many of these buildings are older, pre-1970s, and have not had asbestos removed from the site since. Removing asbestos from a building can often be very costly, and sometimes companies or individuals do not have the means to have it removed. However, if you do own a home or business that still contains asbestos, seek the help of a professional before having it removed. This will ensure that the asbestos is removed safely and entirely from the premises.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Risk Factors</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The severity of complications that arise from asbestosis typically correlate with the length of time of exposure to asbestos. The longer the exposure period, the harsher the complications. Sometimes, these complications can be disabling or even fatal, whereas others are hardly noticeable. Smoking increases the risk of contracting cancer in individuals who were exposed to asbestos, since the lungs are already damaged. Other complications include high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) and heart problems related to this. Asbestosis is primarily a disease that attacks the lung tissues, so these are the most at-risk organs in the body after contracting the disease. Symptoms related to asbestosis will generally not increase in severity after being removed from exposure.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-40422300055736184572011-04-16T21:34:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:36:43.582-07:00Illnesses With Similar Symptoms<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p>One of the reasons that mesothelioma can be difficult to diagnose is that its<a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/early-symptoms-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">symptoms</a>, particularly early on, can be confused with the symptoms of several other common illnesses. Quite frequently, patients who are eventually <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-diagnosis" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">diagnosed</a>with mesothelioma first tend to think they have a cold, the flu, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Doctors will often prescribe antibiotics or other types of treatment that do not work for mesothelioma. This delayed treatment allows the disease to <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-metastasis" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">spread</a>.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; ">The Common Cold</h2><p>Cold symptoms can begin slowly with the onset of a sore throat, then nasal drainage that is clear and watery. This is followed by sneezing, fatigue and a slight fever, normally 100 F or less. Post-nasal drip can cause the coughing and sore throat to worsen.</p><p>The cough is a fairly common symptom of a cold. While usually not severe, the cough can last as long as two weeks and will be worse in people who have asthma or other lung-related problems. Colds can sometimes be accompanied by bacterial infections, the signs of which are cough that is worse and coughing up dark mucus. It can even cause some pain in the lower section of the lungs. A cold will normally last only from 4 to 10 days.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; ">Influenza</h2><p>The flu is often confused with a cold because many of those symptoms are similar. The flu comes on more suddenly than a cold and the symptoms that accompany the flu will usually make you feel worse than a cold. Some of those symptoms are:</p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li>Fever typically over 100 degrees. The fever is usually ongoing, although it can come and go. If the fever is high, the other symptoms are often more severe.</li><li>Sweats and chills</li><li>Headache</li><li>Dry cough, sore throat, and runny nose. These symptoms may be more noticeable after the fever stops.</li><li>Muscle pain and body aches in the back, arms, and/or legs</li><li>Fatigue and an overall feeling of weakness and a loss of appetite</li><li>Nasal congestion</li></ul><p>The symptoms of the flu normally don’t include anything stomach or intestinal related.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; ">Bronchitis</h2><p>Bronchitis symptoms usually start after some type of upper respiratory infection like a cold or the flu, about 3 or 4 days later. The symptoms include:</p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li>Cough. This is the primary symptom of acute bronchitis. It will start out as a dry cough without mucus and eventually will begin to produce mucus.</li><li>Low-grade fever under 101 degrees.</li><li>Feeling fatigued</li><li>Pain, tightness, or burning in the chest that is worse when breathing and coughing</li><li>Wheezing sounds when breathing, particularly during any type of exertion</li><li>Hoarseness</li></ul><p>A normal case of acute bronchitis lasts from 2 to 3 weeks, but often they can last a month or more. Chronic bronchitis results from long periods of inflammation that scars the bronchial tubes. The cough that accompanies chronic bronchitis is worse in the morning and when the weather is damp. People with chronic bronchitis are subject to frequent colds and flu.</p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; ">Pneumonia</h2><p>Pneumonia that is caused by bacteria normally starts after a cold or influenza. The symptoms are:</p><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 40px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li>A cough that produces mucus</li><li>Fever, but in older adults this is not as common is it is in children and young adults</li><li>Chills and shaking</li><li>Shortness of breath and shallow breathing</li><li>Pain in the chest wall that is worse when coughing and breathing</li><li>Rapid heartbeat</li><li>Fatigue</li><li>Nausea and vomiting</li></ul><p>Non-bacterial pneumonia symptoms include the cough with mucus, shortness of breath, and fever. This type of pneumonia comes on more slowly and is usually not as severe as bacterial pneumonia.</p></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-87774192187514772312011-04-16T21:30:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:32:56.577-07:00Early Symptoms of Mesothelioma<p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that many people are not even aware they may have. The <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-symptoms" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">symptoms</a> are very subtle in the beginning and may go unnoticed. Some people experience no symptoms at all. This can lead to mesothelioma being left <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-diagnosis" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">undiagnosed or misdiagnosed</a> for several years. It is imperative that a person seek out medical attention at the first signs of mesothelioma. If the mesothelioma is left undiagnosed and untreated, the cancer can <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/stages-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">spread</a> throughout the body.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; line-height: 20px; ">Latency Period</h2><p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">This particular type of cancer can <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-latency-period" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">lay dormant</a> for up to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. If a person knows they have been <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/asbestos-history" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">exposed to asbestos</a> it is important to relay that information to a doctor. The doctor will most likely schedule regular mesothelioma screenings. Asbestos exposure is directly related to the onset of mesothelioma. Even a brief exposure to asbestos can result in mesothelioma. A doctor will monitor the lungs closely to watch for any signs of the disease. A person has a higher <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-survival-rate" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">rate of survival</a> if the cancer is caught in its earliest stages. The highest rates of survival are best if caught before symptoms even begin to develop.</span></div><p></p><h2 style="color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; line-height: 20px; "><div style="text-align: justify;">Basic Symptoms of Mesothelioma</div></h2><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Early symptoms of mesothelioma are generally shortness of breath and a heavy feeling in the chest area. Ninety percent of all patients will notice these two symptoms. However, because the symptoms do not seem serious many choose not to seek out medical care. The shortness of breath or heaviness is caused by a fluid buildup in the lungs. These two symptoms should be taken seriously, especially if a person has a history of <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/asbestos-use" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">asbestos exposure</a>.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; line-height: 20px; ">Types of Mesothelioma</h2><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">The <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/pleural-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">lung or chest area</a> is the most common place for mesothelioma to occur. This type is referred to as <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/pleural-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">pleural mesothelioma</a>. The abdominal cavity is also prone to develop mesothelioma. Any tumor found in that area is referred to as <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/peritoneal-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">peritoneal mesothelioma</a>. The symptoms associated with the different types of mesothelioma are similar and may overlap each other. <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/pericardial-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">Pericardial mesothelioma</a> involves the lining around the heart.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; line-height: 20px; ">Additional Symptoms of Mesothelioma</h2><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Some symptoms common with pleural mesothelioma include back, chest or side pain, difficulty swallowing, cough, fatigue and weight loss. Peritoneal mesothelioma is often accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, back pain, anemia and bowel obstruction. Both types of mesothelioma may leave a person feeling very weak. It is extremely important a person visits their doctor if they notice any of these symptoms. The longer mesothelioma is allowed to go untreated the <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/stages-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">less favorable</a>the outcome.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 30, 68); font-family: Calibri, Arial; font-size: 20px; line-height: 20px; ">Similar Diseases and Illnesses</h2><p style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; ">Any of the earlier mentioned symptoms can also indicate <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/asbestosis" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">asbestosis</a>, which is a<a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/benign-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">benign</a> result of asbestos exposure. However, an asbestosis diagnosis does not mean a person will not develop mesothelioma later. It is crucial a person has their symptoms evaluated to determine whether or not they are benign or malignant. Asbestosis will need to be closely monitored as well just in case it becomes malignant and can pose serious health concerns.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-90565363935354831902011-04-16T21:24:00.000-07:002011-04-16T21:29:29.982-07:00Types of Mesothelioma<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px; "><p style="text-align: justify;">Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that originates from the mesothelium, a protective lining that sheaths the internal organs of the body. The different types of mesothelioma are terms used to differentiate where in the body the cancer exists.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Pleural Mesothelioma</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>Pleural mesotheliom</b></span><a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/pleural-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">a</a> typically develops within the chest cavity and lungs. The most common type of <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/malignant-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">malignant mesothelioma</a>, it often spreads to numerous other organs and lymph nodes in the body. The difficulty in <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-diagnosis" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">diagnosing</a> and detecting pleural mesothelioma makes <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-treatment" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">treatment</a> tougher. <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-symptoms" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">Symptoms</a> such as chest pains, weight loss and fever are far too common to be noticed as a precursor for cancer. More severe symptoms such as breathing difficulties and fluid buildup may not appear until after the disease has progressed. The <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-survival-rate" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">survival rate</a> for sufferers of pleural mesothelioma is tragically low. Only 8% live beyond three-to-five years after the onset of initial symptoms, and the average life expectancy is closer to 12 months.</p><h3><img alt="Cancer cell" src="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/sites/default/files/redcell.png" style="text-align: justify;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; width: 220px; float: right; height: 291px; " /></h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Pericardial Mesothelioma</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The least common form of malignant mesothelioma, <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/pericardial-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">pericardial mesothelioma</a> affects the heart. This rare form of cancer is found in the sac that surrounds the heart, also known as the pericardium. The cancer prevents the heart from transporting oxygen to the body efficiently, and as a result the patient's body deteriorates from an elevated heart rate. Heart attack, nausea, chest pain, and shortness of breath are signs of pericardial mesothelioma.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Peritoneal Mesothelioma</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/peritoneal-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">Peritoneal mesothelioma</a> develops in the abdominal area and can quickly spread to the liver, bowel, or spleen. Fluid buildup or severe stomach pain can be a sign of peritoneal mesothelioma, in addition to vomiting, bowel trouble, fever, and tumescent feet. Patients generally only <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-survival-facts" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">survive</a> 10 months from the day of the initial symptoms.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Malignant Versus Benign</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The aforementioned types of mesothelioma are malignant forms, and are thusly the most dangerous. Malignant mesothelioma is often the product of <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/asbestos-use" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">asbestos</a>inhalation from</p><p style="text-align: justify;">individuals who have worked or resided in areas not up to current health and safety standards. Since the disease has a high <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-latency-period" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">latency period</a>, often times it is not diagnosed until it has progressed far beyond any rectifiable measure.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As the name suggests, benign mesothelioma is a form of non-malignant mesothelioma that is easily treatable. While benign tumors can at times be cancerous, unlike malignant mesothelioma, the tumors do not <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/stages-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">spread</a>, making it easier to isolate and remove.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Mesothelioma in Uncommon Locations</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to pleural, pericardial, peritoneal, and benign mesothelioma, the cancer can also strike the <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/testicular-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">ovaries and testes</a>. These tumors are born in the membrane lining the organs. The total number of cases of testicular or ovarian mesothelioma are less than a hundred, and symptoms are rarely identified. As a result, the prognosis for this type of mesothelioma are not promising. The effects of the disease are such that any individual who has had prolonged <a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/asbestos-job-sites" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">asbestos exposure</a> or<a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/early-symptoms-mesothelioma" rel="nofollow" style="color: rgb(73, 73, 73); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; ">initial symptoms</a> of mesothelioma should consult a doctor.</p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-55194594292069721442011-04-11T19:07:00.000-07:002011-04-11T19:38:40.980-07:00Understanding Cancer<div style="text-align: justify;">The word cancer refers to changes in the body's cells that allow these cells to grow out of control. These cells often grow very fast, crowding out normal cells in the area around the cancer. Cancer cells also have the ability to spread, ormetastasize, to other organs in the body, causing additional damage in areas of the body not connected with the original cancer site.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cancer can occur in almost any cell. It begins when the cell's DNA, or genetic information, becomes damaged. DNA controls all cell functions, including when to divide (reproduce) and when to die. When DNA is damaged, some cells become unstable, dividing more often than normal cells or failing to die when they should. Most of the time, the body's immune system finds these damaged cells and destroys them. However, if this normal process does not happen, atumor can begin.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A tumor is a mass, or collection, of abnormal cells. Tumors can be eitherbenign or malignant.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Benign tumors (noncancerous) can grow and expand in size, but they do not invade surrounding tissue or travel to other areas of the body.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Malignant tumors (cancerous) are made up of cells that are very different from normal cells. These cancer cells can, and often do, invade nearby tissues. They also can travel away from the original (primary) site to other parts of the body, causing tumors in other organs (distant sites) in a process called metastasis.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Types of Cancer</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A solid tumor is a localized mass of abnormal cells. Solid tumors are divided into broad categories based on the type of tissue where the cancer first occurred; carcinomas, sarcomas, and lymphomas are examples of solidtumors. Table 1-1 shows different types of cancer and where they originate.1 In addition, cancers are defined by the type of cell or organ where they came from. For example, a cancer beginning in the colon is called colon cancer or coloncarcinoma. Cancers originating in certain cells found in the skin are called basal cell carcinomas</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Not all cancers, however, form solid tumors. Cancers of the blood or bone marrow (hematologic malignancies), are often referred to a "liquid tumors" because they do not form a defined mass of abnormal cells like solid tumors do. Examples of liquid tumors include leukemia and multiple myeloma. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><table summary="" class="contentTable" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: collapse; "><caption style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; padding-top: 7px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 16px; ">Table 1-1: Types of Cancer<sup style="font-size: 11px; ">1</sup></caption><tbody><tr><th style="background-color: rgb(127, 157, 198); text-align: left; padding-top: 7px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 14px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); font-size: 14px; ">Type of Cancer</th><th style="background-color: rgb(127, 157, 198); text-align: left; padding-top: 7px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 7px; padding-left: 14px; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); font-size: 14px; ">Cell Type of Origin</th></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; "><a href="http://www.chemotherapy.com/glossary/terms.html#C" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Carcinoma</a></td><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; ">Skin or tissues that line or cover internal organs</td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; "><a href="http://www.chemotherapy.com/glossary/terms.html#S" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Sarcoma</a></td><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; ">Bone, cartilage, fat muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue</td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; "><a href="http://www.chemotherapy.com/glossary/terms.html#C" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Central nervous system</a> cancer</td><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; ">Tissues of the brain and spinal cord</td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; "><a href="http://www.chemotherapy.com/glossary/terms.html#L" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Lymphoma</a></td><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; ">Cells of the <a href="http://www.chemotherapy.com/glossary/terms.html#I" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">immune system</a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; "><a href="http://www.chemotherapy.com/glossary/terms.html#L" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">Leukemia</a> and<a href="http://www.chemotherapy.com/glossary/terms.html#M" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 0, 204); ">myeloma</a></td><td style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-right-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); border-left-color: rgb(0, 82, 160); padding-top: 5px; padding-right: 14px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 14px; text-align: left; vertical-align: middle; ">Blood forming tissue, such as the bone marrow</td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Causes of Cancer</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although every patient and family member wants to know what may have caused their cancer, the reason a particular person developed cancer is, in many cases, not well understood.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cancer occurs because normal cells become abnormal due to harmful mutations in one or more genes.4 While the reasons that cells become abnormal are not completely understood, certain known risk factors increase the chance that genes will become mutated. Still, not all people who have risk factors will develop cancer—in fact, most people with a particular risk factor do not develop cancer. On the other hand, some people who have no known risk factors will get cancer. Separate risk factors may combine over time to cause normal cells to become abnormal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Known Risk Factors for Cancer</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Below are some known risk factors for cancer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>• An individual person's risk of cancer increases with advancing age, even though many cancers can develop at any age.</li><li>• Some gene mutations that increase the risk of cancer can be passed from parent to child.</li><li>• Menopausal hormone therapy with estrogen and/or progestin can increase the risk of breast cancer.</li><li>• Infection with some viruses and bacteria can increase the risk of cancer. Even so, cancer is not contagious. Examples of viruses and bacteria that can increase the risk of cancer include:</li><li>o Infection with certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancer.</li><li>o Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with an increased risk of lymphoma.</li><li>o The Helicobacter pylori bacterium can cause some kinds of stomach cancer.</li><li>• Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, sunlamps, and tanning booths can cause skin damage that increases the risk of skin cancer.</li><li>• Exposure to ionizing radiation, such as radon gas, x-rays, and radioactive fallout, can increase the risk of many kinds of cancer. The risk of cancer from low-dose x-rays is very small.</li><li>• Exposure to chemicals such as benzene, metals such as nickel, or substances such as asbestos has been shown to increase the risk of cancer.</li><li>• Poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight may increase the risk of developing many kinds of cancer.</li><li>• Having more than two alcoholic drinks per day over many years may increase the risk of developing cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, larynx, liver, or breast.</li><li>• Tobacco smoking increases the risk of developing cancer in the lungs, throat, voice box, mouth, esophagus, bladder, kidney, stomach, pancreas, or cervix. People who smoke are also more likely to develop a cancer of the blood cells called acute myeloid leukemia. Use of snuff or chewing tobacco increases the risk of developing cancer of the mouth.</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Treating Cancer</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Because cancer is a complicated disease that takes many different forms, it is treated in many different ways. Treatment is tailored to the specific needs of the patient. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cancer treatments vary depending upon four main factors:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Type of cancer</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Stage of cancer</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Your overall condition</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Goal of treatment</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your doctor will determine the stage and grade of your cancer. Learn aboutstaging and grading of cancer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The goals of cancer treatment also vary:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Cure</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Prolong life</div><div style="text-align: justify;">• Reduce unwanted symptoms or effects of the cancer</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your doctor may recommend one or more treatments, also referred to asmodalities, to achieve your goals. Increasingly, it is common to use several treatments at the same time or in sequence in order to prevent both local recurrence and recurrence throughout the body. This is referred to as a multi-modality treatment. Modalities include chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, biological therapy, and hormone therapy. Chemotherapy is one of the best ways to help you achieve your treatment goals. Find out about treating cancer with chemotherapy. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Your doctor may also discuss combining your chemotherapy with other treatments. Learn about treating cancer in other ways.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Reasons to Be Optimistic</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As you move beyond the initial shock of learning that you have cancer to begin the journey of surviving cancer, you have many good reasons to be optimistic. Science and medicine have made—and continue to make—tremendous progress in treating cancer and in making treatments more manageable, both physically and emotionally. Chemotherapy is one of the most significant advances in the history of medicine. For millions of people, it helps treat their cancer effectively and helps them enjoy full, productive lives. However, chemotherapy is not without side effects and risks. Learn about managingchemotherapy side effects</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">No one would call having cancer or undergoing chemotherapy a normal experience, but by proactively managing your treatment with your doctor, including potential side effects, you can help ensure that your life stays as close to normal as possible.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Don't forge</b>t: You are not alone. Fighting cancer is a team effort that involves family, friends, and your healthcare team.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-6482218943896395602011-04-03T00:06:00.000-07:002011-04-03T00:11:12.444-07:00Mesotheloma : What You Need To Know About Mesotheloma<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://s2.hubimg.com/u/2613525_f260.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 287px;" src="http://s2.hubimg.com/u/2613525_f260.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">What Is Mesotheloma?</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Mesotheloma is a type of cancer that affects the inner lining of the lungs commonly referred as pleura. Mesotheloma is a rather rare type of cancer that affects only about one in every 50,000 of the general population on the average. Although mesotheloma is rare, it is often hard to diagnose in its early stages, and far too often medical practitional have overlooked its causes and symptoms as its symptoms that it shows are quite similar to other lung ailments such as pneumonia.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">Causes of Mesotheloma</span><br /><br />What are the causes of mesotheloma? Mesotheloma is usually caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos where the tiny asbestos particles that floats within the air is inhaled into the body. People who are normally affected are those who worked in the manufacturing sectors that involves the use of asbestos.<br /><br />As asbestos is a great insulator and a rather flexible material, it is often used in building materials such as roofs, cements as well as flooring materials. Although asbestos has been a great material, its use has been reduced and controlled since the last several decades after findings have shown that asbestos is lethal and is the main cause of mesotheloma. And also because the first symptom of mesotheloma only start to develop after a time span of about 20 to 50 years, its use has ever since been very widespread and therefore many people have been killed by mesotheloma.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">How Does Asbestos Causes Mesotheloma</span><br /><br />Asbestos inhaled over time causes the pleura, which is found all over the lungs, and in the covering the chest cavity could result in the accumulation of water in the internal linings of the lungs. Most exposed people never know they have water acumulation in their lungs as they shows no symptoms at all initially.<br /><br />However, over time the water in the lining of the lungs becomes sticky and tend to stick together with the chest cavity causing pleural thickening. A thickened pleural prohibits the free movement of the lungs when one breathe in and out resulting in some degree of loss in lungs functionality, thereby causing breathing difficulties as well as shortness of breath.<br /><br />Also as time passes, the asbestos in the pleura acts as an irritant and causes the growth of deformed malignant cells which then reproduce very rapidly and attack on other mesothelial cells. Eventually, this malformed cells becomes what is known as mesotheloma cancer.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Symptoms Of Mesotheloma</span><br /><br />Generally the symptoms of mesothelioma could include one or more of the followings:<br /><br /> * Acute Shortness Of Breath<br /> * Severe Cough<br /> * Pain In The Chest<br /> * Appetite Loss<br /> * Easily Fatique<br /><br /><br />More severe symptoms where the cancer cells could have spread to other organs or other part of the body. Symptoms may include:<br /><br /> * Trouble Eating And Swallowing<br /> * Blood clots in the arteries of the lungs<br /> * Eyes and skins turns yellowish<br /> * Swelling of the neck area and face<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Mesotheloma Diagnosis and Treatment</span><br /><br />Mesotheloma diagnosis can be overwhelmingly difficult as its symptoms are similar to other lung ailments. However, successful early diagnosis of mesotheloma greatly improves the chances of survival. Also thanks to the advance in research and technology, there are now many treatments available for mesotheloma ranging from the traditional surgery, immunotherapy to radiation as well as chemotherapy.<br /><br />Despite of the many available form of treatments, chemotherapy has been proven to be the most successful in treating early stages of mesotheloma. The success rate has been more than 70% for the treatment of stage I and stage II mesotheloma in prolonging the life to 5 years or more.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-30359168361883275242011-04-02T23:57:00.000-07:002011-04-03T00:03:48.767-07:00TIPS TO ELIMINATE STRESS<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtU8ar3Bgj3uUz4KqJ4Syu-dz02h-joBNAJHPzfKZDc1SORDxgcqr4Bnv_07dAplkHaGEEofl1MQjTsZvpLhg7tbCcbWUDfoVTKDjBrGaq0HbnbqXfnIkLDBsreQa-izl82EWdi5AZVYX/s320/Stress-management.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtU8ar3Bgj3uUz4KqJ4Syu-dz02h-joBNAJHPzfKZDc1SORDxgcqr4Bnv_07dAplkHaGEEofl1MQjTsZvpLhg7tbCcbWUDfoVTKDjBrGaq0HbnbqXfnIkLDBsreQa-izl82EWdi5AZVYX/s320/Stress-management.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span class="longtext"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;">Almost everyone must have experienced stress, but would anyone be able to handle it well? </span></span><span title="Belum tentu.">Not necessarily. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Ada sebagian orang yang sudah memiliki cara-cara untuk mengatasi stress yang mereka alami, sebagian yang lain mungkin terlalu berlarut-larut sehingga dampak stress semakin parah.">There are some people who already have the means to overcome the stress they experience, some others may be too protracted so that the impact of increasingly severe stress. </span><span title="Banyak pengalaman-pengalaman yang menawarkan berbagai cara untuk mengatasi stress, dan tentu saja itu semua belum tentu sesuai untuk semua orang.">Many of the experiences that offer a variety of ways to cope with stress, and of course that all is not necessarily suitable for everyone. </span><span title="Pada dasarnya kita harus menjaga keseimbangan diri kita dalam berbagai hal untuk menghindari stress, berikut beberapa tips yang mungkin bisa anda coba ketika anda mulai merasakan tanda-tanda stress dan rasa “hampa” dalam menjalani aktivitas anda.">Basically we have to maintain a balance ourselves in many ways to avoid stress, here are some tips that maybe you can try when you start feeling signs of stress and a sense of "emptiness" in living your activity. </span><span title="Tips ini saya sintesis dari berbagai pengalaman sahabat dan orang-orang hebat yang pernah saya temui dalam kehidupan ini.">These tips my friend synthesis of various experiences and great people I ever met in this life. </span></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="font-weight: bold;"><li><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"> <span class="longtext"></span><span title="· Lihatlah air di dalam kolam">Look at water in the pond </span></span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"> <span class="longtext"></span><span title="Kolam yang dimaksud disini adalah kolam ikan.">The pool is meant here is the fish pond. </span><span title="Coba anda bayangkan ketika melongokkan kepala anda diatas air kolam, apa yang bisa anda lihat?">Try to imagine when poked your head above water pool, what can you see? </span></span><span title="1."></span><span class="longtext">1. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Anda akan melihat ikan-ikan yang sedang berenang dengan bebasnya.">You'll see the fish swimming freely. </span></span><span title="Sekarang analogikan diri anda seperti ikan.">Now the analogy yourself such as fish. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Pada dasarnya anda memiliki kebebasan, anda bebas mendapatkan kebahagiaan, lalu untuk apa anda terus terlarut dalam kesedihan dan beban.">Basically, you have freedom, you are free to find happiness, then for what you continue to dissolve in grief and burden. </span></span><span title="2.">2. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Anda dapat melihat jernihnya air, mendengar gemericiknya dan merasakan kesejukannya, ini dapat membantu merelaksasikan pikiran anda.">Crystal clear water you can see, hear and feel the coolness gemericiknya, this can help relax your mind. </span></span><span title="3.">3. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Anda dapat melihat bayangan wajah anda, lihatlah bahwasanya wajah anda begitu cakep, sehingga sayang sekali jika kesedihan dan kepenatan selalu nampak.">You can see the shadow of your face, see that your face is so cute, so too bad if the sadness and fatigue are always visible. </span></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="longtext"></span><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Tidur dengan posisi yang berbeda dari biasanya">Sleeping with a different position than usual </span></span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"> </span><span class="longtext"></span><span title="Mungkin tidak ada hubungan secara langsung dengan stress, namun cara ini bisa dicoba karena dapat mengubah mood untuk beristirahat serta memberikan suasana baru.">There may be no direct relationship with stress, but how this can be tried because it can change the mood to rest and to provide a new atmosphere</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Makanlah makanan kesukaan">Eat your favorite foods </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Cara ini banyak dilakukan, ada yang suka makan yang manis-manis ketika stress, ada yang suka banyak makan dan ada juga yang makan makanan pedas ketika strees.">This method is mostly done, nobody likes to eat sweets when stressed, nobody likes to eat and there are also many who eat spicy food when strees. </span><span title="Ini terganggung selera masing-masing.">This interrupted individual taste. </span></span><span title="Yang jelas bagi beberapa orang dengan makan makanan kesukaan mereka mampu mengembalikan semangat mereka.">What is clear for some people to eat their favorite meals are able to restore their morale. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· mengepel lantai">Mop floors </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"></span><span title="Agak aneh sih.">A bit odd really. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Tapi cara ini saya temukan pada seseorang.">But this way I found to someone. </span></span><span title="Mungkin teman-teman bisa mencobanya.">Maybe your friends can try it. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Awalnya dengan ngepel kamar sendiri, kamar jadi bersih, harum dan nyaman untuk di tempati, ini dapat meningkatkan mood kita untuk istirahat dan semangat kita dapat kembali.">Originally by ngepel own room, rooms so clean, fragrant and comfortable to live in, this can enhance our mood and spirit for the rest we can get back. </span><span title="Tapi alangkah sangat bermanfaat juga ketika kamar-kamar orang lain pun juga di pelkan juga…hehehe.">But it would be very useful also when the rooms of others were also in pelkan too ... hehehe. </span></span><span title="Tambah pahala!">Add a reward! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Jalan kaki yang jauh">Walk away </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Jalan kaki disini dalam konteks jalan kaki seorang diri.">Walking here in the context of walking alone. </span><span title="Menurut sumber yang saya temui saat jalan kaki kita bisa mengungkapkan kekesalan kita jika kita sedang kesal atau introspeksi diri.">According to sources I encountered while walking we can express our resentment if we're upset or introspection. </span><span title="Banyak hal juga yang bisa kita temui saat jalan kaki, mungkin bertemu dengan orang yang tidak lebih beruntung dari kita sehingga dapat menambah rasa syukur, atau bisa juga bertemu orang bijak yang justru memberi kita banyak semangat baru.">Many things also that we can meet when walking, may meet with people who are not more fortunate than us so it can add a sense of gratitude, or can also meet the wise man who actually gave us a lot of new spirit. </span><span title="Bisa juga ketemu teman lama sehingga kita bisa bernostalgia dengan hal-hal indah masa dulu.">Can also meet old friends so we can reminisce with the beautiful things first. </span><span title="Pokoknya yang penting momen ini adalah momen introspeksi, dengan introspeksi, kita dapat menemukan cara yang tepat menyikapi permasalahan kita.">Anyway the important moment is the moment of introspection, with introspection, we can find an appropriate way to address our problems. </span></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Membuat tulisan">Create article </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"> </span><span title="Ini lebih aneh lagi.">This is even stranger. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Orang stress malah disuruh nulis?">People were told to write the stress instead? </span></span><span title="Mana bisa!">Where can! </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Upss tunggu dulu, cara ini adalah tips yang saya gali dari seorang penulis sukses.">Upss wait, it is the tips that I dug from a successful writer. </span><span title="Ternyata dengan menulis sebagian perasaan kita akan tersalur melalui tulisan tersebut.">It turned out that by writing some of our feelings will channeled through the text. </span><span title="Rasa sedih, rasa marah, rasa kesal akan hilang setelah menuliskannya.">Feelings of sadness, anger, resentment will disappear after the write. </span><span title="Saya berbeda lagi, ketika saya sedih, kesal, marah saya menuliskannya dalam bentuk surat , namun surat-surat itu tetap saya simpan, dan jika suatu ketika saya membacanya surat-surat itu cukup membuat saya tertawa lebar, baik itu menertawakan diri saya sendiri maupun menertawakan">I was different again, when I'm sad, upset, angry I write it in the form of a letter, but the letters keep me save it, and if one day I read the letters big enough to make me laugh, good laugh at myself and laugh </span></span><span title="kejadian yang terjadi saat itu.">events that occurred at that time. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Pandanglah foto orang tua kita">Look at photos of our parents </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Orang tua memang semangat yang luar biasa.">Parents are indeed remarkable spirit. </span><span title="Bersyukurlah teman jika kedua orang tua kalian masih ada, karena mereka bisa menjadi semangat bagi kalian.">Be thankful friend if both your parents are still there, because they can be the spirit for you. </span><span title="Tentunya kalian tidak ingin mengecewakan mereka sekalipun kan?">Surely you do not want to disappoint them though right? </span></span><span title="Buat temen-temen yang jauh dari orang tua, mungkin tips ini sangat membantu untuk mengambalikan semangat kalian.">Make a friend's apartment away from their parents, these tips might be helpful to mengambalikan your spirit. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Saya terinspirasi dari film 3 idiot, udah nonton?">I am inspired by the film 3 idiot, because I'm watching? </span></span><span title="Saya sudah menontonnya 9x.">I've watched it 9x. </span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="menginspirasi sekali…namun tentunya harus bisa memfilter dengan baik, yang baik kita ambil dan yang buruk kita buang mentah-mentah.">very inspiring ... but of course must be able to filter out the good, the good and the bad we take our raw waste. </span></span><span title="Ok.">Ok.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Istirahat, makan, dan olahraga teratur">Rest, eat, and exercising regularly </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Biasanya stress dipicu dengan kondisi kita yang tiak stabil, biasanya muncul ketika kondisi tubuh kita kelelahan.">Usually stress induced by our conditions of stable sodium absorption ratio, usually appear when the condition of our body fatigue. </span><span title="Para pekerja keras yang sehari-harinya mereka habiskan untuk bekerja, apalagi bagi anda yang menjalankan bisnis internet, tentunya semalaman anda berjaga didepan computer untuk bekerja.">The hard workers who spend their everyday work, especially for those of you who run an Internet business, of course you all night vigil in front of the computer to work. </span><span title="Ada kalanya anda harus memperhatikan kondisi tubuh anda, dengan istirahat yang cukup dengan tidur, mungkin ini bisa mengurangi ketegangan anda didepan computer.">There are times when you must pay attention to your body condition, with adequate rest in bed, maybe you can reduce tension in front of the computer. </span><span title="Olahraga yang cukup juga penting untuk meregangkan otot-otot tubuh kita.">Sports are simply too important to stretch the muscles of our body. </span><span title="Selain itu dengan olahraga kita dapat menjaga kebugaran dan staminakita sehingga tidak mudah lelah dan stress.">In addition to the sports we can maintain fitness and staminakita so it does not easily tired and stressed. </span><span title="Pola makan juga sangat penting untuk dijaga, telat makan dan makanan yang tidak terpenuhi kebutuhan gizinya juga dapat memicu stress.">This diet is also very important to be maintained, late meals and foods that do not meet nutritional needs can also trigger stress. </span></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Liburan">Vacation </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Ada kalanya kita membutuhkan liburan, entah bersama teman ataupun keluarga.">There are times when we need a holiday, whether with friends or family. </span><span title="Anda juga bisa kemana saja tergantung selera masing-masing.">You can also anywhere depending on individual taste. </span><span title="Liburan disini dapat menghilangkan kepenatan anda pada aktivitas rutinitas yang anda lakukan.">Vacation here you can eliminate fatigue on routine activity that you do. </span></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"></p><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;" title="· Doa">Prayer </span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"> <span class="longtext"></span><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span title="Tips terakhir ketika semua cara telah anda lakukan adalah berdoa.">Tips for last when all the ways you have to do is pray. </span><span title="Berdoa kepada Allah supaya diberikan kesehatan, dekatkan diri pada-Nya, panjatkan doa, dan senantiasa ucapkan syukur atas segala limpahan nikmat-Nya.">Pray to God that provided health care, bring myself to Him, pray, and always say thanks for all the abundance of His blessings. </span></span><span title="Ini berpengaruh besar agar anda terhindar dari serangan stress berat."><span style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% rgb(235, 239, 249);">It has a big influence so that you avoid the attack of severe stress.</span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-12036032938647329942011-04-02T23:47:00.000-07:002011-04-02T23:52:40.842-07:00Can stress cause physical disorders in the human body?<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQRrLdqYuXe87ADEljrjulkr-Wq7x8CU2Hqf2YbWpjOeq4N9ZBESw"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 180px;" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQRrLdqYuXe87ADEljrjulkr-Wq7x8CU2Hqf2YbWpjOeq4N9ZBESw" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Stress not only contains the ability to destroy the quality of our lives both mentally and emotionally, but stress can cause a number of serious physical disorders that are associated with recurrent stress and chronic stress. Most people do not understand this fact and thus continue to wear down both their bodies and mind not knowing how to deal with the root cause – stress.</span></div><div> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">For many people who leave stress untreated for years and years in their life, disorders like high blood pressure and diabetes begin to materialize and cause sickness. These two physical ailments can typically be taken care of with stress reduction techniques, but others are more serious which may lead to death.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">One such serious disorder is heart disease. When a man or a woman has a sudden heart attack, it is often preceded by some sort of stressful event. For example, you will find statistics that show many more heart attacks in areas where there has been a large stressful event such as an earthquake, where hundreds or thousands of lives were affected by it.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Another heart related ailment that is stress related is called Angina. Angina is a heart muscle pain that is caused by a deficiency of oxygen reaching the heart muscle cells. When there is an increase in oxygen demand that coincides with narrowed cardiac arteries for example, angina is the result.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">If you are living a very high stressed life or dealing with chronic stress problems then another physical ailment that you are in danger of is called diabetes mellitus. Chronic stress has been shown to precipitate insulin resistance. This contributes to the onset of diabetes.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Chronic stress also causes serious problems with the digestive system. In fact, digestion may be paused during the “fight or flight” response, and ongoing stress impedes its progress. The fight or flight response can come in the form of any type of event where your mind is in great fear.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:100%;">When this happens, blood concentrations of sugars and fats rise during the stressful event, which puts a demand on the pancreas to supply insulin. Over time, the body becomes insulin-resistant.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-41720168825951418772010-04-22T20:42:00.000-07:002011-03-28T13:13:39.027-07:00Holistic Drug Treatment Options<p style="text-align: justify;">Drugs can be abused in many different ways and there is no typical scenario for all drug addicts. The types of drugs that are abused are countless and can include both street drugs and prescription drugs. Drug addicts are found in all parts of society, but regardless of the social background of an addict, recovering from an addiction is very hard. Traditional drug treatment programs, such as the well-known 12-step program, focus on the belief that substance addiction is a disease. This belief typically sets addicts up for failure because the first lesson taught in a treatment session is that addiction is a disease over which they have no control; therefore they believe that they can never become drug-free without lifelong support and treatment. <strong>Holistic drug treatment</strong> takes a completely different approach to the addiction, and offers freedom from such dependent thinking. <span class="fullpost"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><!-- adsense --></span></span><span class="fullpost"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><!-- adsense --></span></span><span class="fullpost"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><!-- adsense --></span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><a title="Holistic drug treatment" href="http://www.drugrehab.net/can-holistic-addiction-treatment-work/">Holistic drug treatment</a> was developed with the idea that addiction is not a disease, and that if addicts are ready, they can conquer their addictions. With the guidance and support of well-trained, experienced staff members at a Narconon <em>holistic drug treatment center</em>, addicts are able to regain control of their lives. Narconon is one the most successful <em>holistic drug treatment centers</em> in the nation, with a proven success rate of 76% of graduates choosing to remain drug-free after 5 years, while conventional treatment programs can boast a success rate of only 15-20%.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The Narconon <em>holistic drug treatment</em> program has great success because of the alternate approach to defeat drug addiction. Students begin the program with <strong>holistic drug detox</strong>, which rids their bodies of the residuals left behind from the drugs they’ve consumed. Such drug residues, if not removed from the body, can trigger drug cravings even years after the drug was last consumed, which can lead to a relapse. Removing the drug residues through holistic drug treatment reduces the chance of confronting future cravings.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition to <em>holistic drug detox</em>, the Narconon drug rehab program will teach students how to deal with the pressures of everyday life, how to practice self-control, and ultimately, how to defeat their addiction to drugs.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">The purpose of the Narconon rehab program is to assist students in starting a new, drug-free life. Every student is unique and will require a different amount of time to satisfactorily complete the <em>holistic drug treatment</em> program. For this reason the Narconon program does not follow a strict timeline. While students in this program typically take 3-6 months the complete the program, the duration is entirely dependent on each student and their individual progress. Since the Narconon program is dedicated to the success of the addict, all portions of the rehabilitation treatment are included in the flat rate, regardless of the duration of time spent in rehab. That allows the addict and their loved ones to be able to focus on what is important during this very important process in their lives; recovery from the addiction.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-92136443899124496352010-04-21T20:37:00.000-07:002011-04-01T22:27:48.845-07:00Holistic Alcohol Treatment and Rehab<p style="text-align: justify;">Alcohol addiction is real and for those with the addiction, it may appear difficult to escape. However, when an alcoholic chooses to seek help, it may feel as if the options are limited. There are different schools of thought regarding the classification of alcoholism, and whether or not it is a disease. Most commonly, addicts subscribe to the belief that alcoholism is a disease that is beyond their control. Most rehab programs subscribe to the disease belief, which limits the choices for an alcoholic that seeks treatment, because a disease cannot be “cured”, it can only be “managed”. <strong>Holistic alcohol rehab</strong> is centered on the belief that alcoholism is not a disease and that a person who wishes to conquer his addiction can do so and is only limited by the barriers that he himself puts there.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Holistic alcohol treatment</strong> was developed to provide the opportunity for alcoholics to defeat their own addictions, without the crutch of claiming the inability to control their “diseases.” In traditional treatment programs that focus on the disease concept, graduates have a low chance of success because they are taught as their very first principle, that alcoholism is a disease over which they have no control. This immediately puts them on a path of apathy and despair. If they do not continue to attend meetings or receive treatment, they will be unable to control the urges and will surely relapse. At <em>holistic alcohol treatment centers</em> students begin their recovery with detoxification and are then taught how to understand and control their urges. Any student that chooses to attend alcohol rehab at Narconon participates in a <em>holistic alcohol detox</em> that removes as many residual chemicals from the body as possible, which means that the graduate is less likely to face recurrent cravings. Upon completion of <a title="holistic alcohol treatment" href="http://www.drugrehab.net/can-holistic-addiction-treatment-work/">holistic alcohol treatment</a>, the former addict is equipped with the skills to successfully live an alcohol-free life.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><a title="holistic alcohol rehab" href="http://www.drugrehab.net/">Holistic alcohol rehab</a> provides a powerful means for an alcoholic to overcome his addiction for good. Rather than treating alcoholism as a disease that controls the addict, <em>holistic alcohol recovery</em> relies on teaching clients to take responsibility for their own actions, to control their own decisions without reacting negatively to the stresses of life, and to learn to live life with hope for the future. <em>Holistic alcohol treatment</em> has documented success rates that far exceed the success rates of traditional disease-based alcoholism treatment. Narconon is a leader in the field of alcoholism treatment with 76% of its graduates choosing to remain off drugs and alcohol and become again happy and productive members of society.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;">If you are ready to conquer your alcohol addiction and to live alcohol-free for good, <em>holistic alcohol rehab</em> at a Narconon facility will teach you the skills you need to be successful.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-37092193682892735662010-04-19T20:31:00.000-07:002011-03-19T20:36:16.635-07:00Can Holistic Addiction Treatment Work? What makes Holistic Addiction Treatment different?<div style="text-align: justify;">It’s the same old story, yet another celebrity has entered rehab, again, or been arrested, again. Lindsey Lohan, the Olsen twins, Amy Winehouse, Brittney Spears, the list is endless. It seems a day doesn’t go by without at least one celebrity getting arrested for drug or alcohol abuse, or entering treatment for the umpteenth time. It seems addiction and entertainment have become intertwined. But you know better. You know addiction is no laughing matter and it’s more than just another headline to you. When addiction hits home, when the ugliness of drug or alcohol abuse become personal, you need real answers and real solutions, not just another empty promise.<br /><br />A popular and common method of Addiction Treatment is to use drugs to combat drugs. Basically, in a medically supervised setting, clinical staff use a variety of drug therapies to combat the effects of withdrawal. But there is another approach, a more natural, highly effective approach that cleanses the system of drug residues while offering a step-by-step system for learning positive behaviors, replacing negative, addictive patterns with positive, life-changing techniques, which arm the recovering addict with the knowledge and certainty to lead a happy, addiction-free life.<br /><br />The key is a holistic Drug Addiction treatment program that addresses the whole person, including the reasons, thought processes and methods of addiction, not just the chemical dependency. The Narconon program does exactly that. Through the program, the substance abuser undergoes a holistic detoxification process and learns to communicate effectively with others, defining a set of personal ethical standards to become a responsible and contributing member of the community. If that sounds like a tall order, it is. And it’s not an easy road. But the Narconon program has met with success time and again.<br /><br />The program starts out with detoxification in a social setting where participants, called “students,” take part in a non-medical, drug-free program of prescribed exercise, sauna and vitamin and mineral supplements. This first step serves to remove the student from the negative environments that encourage substance abuse, discontinue use of alcohol and other drugs, and begin the process of ridding their bodies of all toxic drug and alcohol residues. Students are closely monitored throughout the process and staff members keep track of withdrawal symptoms, vital signs and even hours of sleep and food and fluid intake. The staff offers techniques to improve comfort, reduce symptoms and increase awareness. Students don’t move on to the rest of the program until they are free of physical symptoms of acute withdrawal.<br /><br />Once the detox process is complete, students move into a series of classes designed to examine the old behaviors, thought processes and lifestyle choices that led to addiction. In the process, students learn new ways of thinking and living, with a focus on personal responsibility as each student takes an active part in drafting their own recovery plan. This is not a one-size-fits-all Drug Addiction Treatment. Instead, the Narconon program is highly personal, with staff members working with students through group and individual activities. Students work through a series of “courses” which teach important life skills, and encourage the students to create their own set of values and ethics based on social “norms.”<br /><br />The Drug Rehab program doesn’t stop there, since the focus is on effective and addiction-free reentry to society. The reentry plan is a therapeutic contract that specifies strategies that will be applied by the student once he returns to society. The first step of the reentry program is an assessment of the student’s participation in the detox and life course processes. Next, the focus is on involving family and loved ones, establishing healthy relationships. Third in this Dynamic Assessment is helping the student evaluate and understand the availability of drug-free individuals in their community, as well as resources for drug-free groups, further establishing healthy, addiction-free social behaviors. This is also the stage where work experience, skills and assessments of vocational abilities are done and an action plan created for seeking further training if needed, and ultimately, employment. Next, students make plans to engage in volunteer work and finally the plan addresses housing, transportation and financial needs.<br /><br />When the graduate leaves the Narconon center, they are fully prepared to enter their new life, addiction free. But the care doesn’t stop there. Staff members from the Department of Success follow up on a regular basis, ensuring the graduate has continued support. Should the graduate not move successfully into their new life, the staff is there to help, addressing each situation on an individual basis. In serious cases, the graduate is encouraged to return to the center to work through the difficulties.<br /><br />With the Narconon program, you aren’t going to find a cookie-cutter answer to addiction treatment. Instead you will find the most effective drug rehab program in the world, with a program that saves lives, doesn’t kick their participants out if they aren’t “cured” in 28 days, doesn’t replace one addiction with another, but instead treats the whole person, body mind and soul in a non-sectarian, non-judgmental environment. The end result? Graduates who have successfully achieved the stated goal of the Narconon program: A drug free individual contributing to society and leading a happy, drug-free life.<br /><br />About the Author:<br /><br />Karina Kaufman writes articles on drug addiction treatment. For more information on the Narconon program, and the New Life Detoxification program, visit www.drugrehab.net. If you plan to reproduce this article, please include the link above.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-43952819066199699882010-03-23T01:59:00.000-07:002011-03-23T02:02:36.002-07:00Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers<p style="text-align: justify;"><a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=mesothelioma&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">Mesothelioma</a> is a rare form of <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=cancer&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">cancer</a> in which <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=malignant&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">malignant</a> (cancerous) <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=cell&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">cells</a> are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=organ&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">organs</a>. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=asbestos&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">asbestos</a> particles.</p><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li><strong>What is the mesothelium?<br /><br /></strong>The mesothelium is a <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=membrane&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">membrane</a> that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. It is composed of two layers of cells: One layer immediately surrounds the organ; the other forms a sac around it. The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that is released between these layers, allowing moving organs (such as the beating heart and the expanding and contracting <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=lungs&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">lungs</a>) to glide easily against adjacent structures.<br /><br />The mesothelium has different names, depending on its location in the body. The <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=peritoneum&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">peritoneum</a> is the mesothelial <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=tissue&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">tissue</a> that covers most of the organs in the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=abdominal&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">abdominal</a> cavity. The <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=pleura&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">pleura</a> is the membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the wall of the chest cavity. The pericardium covers and protects the heart. The mesothelial tissue surrounding the male internal reproductive organs is called the tunica vaginalis testis. The tunica serosa uteri covers the internal reproductive organs in women.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>What is mesothelioma?<br /><br /></strong>Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=abnormal&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">abnormal</a> and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cells can also <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=metastasize&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">metastasize</a> (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the pleura or peritoneum.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>How common is mesothelioma?<br /><br /></strong>Although reported <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=incidence&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">incidence</a> rates have increased in the past 20 years, mesothelioma is still a relatively rare cancer. About 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>What are the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=risk%20factor&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">risk factors</a> for mesothelioma?<br /><br /></strong>Working with asbestos is the major risk factor for mesothelioma. A history of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 70 percent to 80 percent of all cases. However, mesothelioma has been reported in some individuals without any known exposure to asbestos.<br /><br />Asbestos is the name of a group of <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=mineral&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">minerals</a> that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. If tiny asbestos particles float in the air, especially during the manufacturing process, they may be inhaled or swallowed, and can cause serious health problems. In addition to mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer, asbestosis (a noncancerous, <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=chronic&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">chronic</a> lung ailment), and other cancers, such as those of the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=larynx&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">larynx</a> and kidney.<br /><br />Smoking does not appear to increase the risk of mesothelioma. However, the combination of smoking and asbestos exposure significantly increases a person's risk of developing cancer of the air passageways in the lung.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Who is at increased risk for developing mesothelioma?<br /><br /></strong>Asbestos has been mined and used commercially since the late 1800s. Its use greatly increased during World War II. Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos dust. Initially, the risks associated with asbestos exposure were not known. However, an increased risk of developing mesothelioma was later found among shipyard workers, people who work in asbestos mines and mills, producers of asbestos products, workers in the heating and construction industries, and other tradespeople. Today, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets limits for acceptable levels of asbestos exposure in the workplace. People who work with asbestos wear personal protective equipment to lower their risk of exposure.<br /><br />The risk of asbestos-related disease increases with heavier exposure to asbestos and longer exposure time. However, some individuals with only brief exposures have developed mesothelioma. On the other hand, not all workers who are heavily exposed develop asbestos-related diseases.<br /><br />There is some evidence that family members and others living with asbestos workers have an increased risk of developing mesothelioma, and possibly other asbestos-related diseases. This risk may be the result of exposure to asbestos dust brought home on the clothing and hair of asbestos workers. To reduce the chance of exposing family members to asbestos fibers, asbestos workers are usually required to shower and change their clothing before leaving the workplace.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>What are the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=symptom&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">symptoms</a> of mesothelioma?<br /><br /></strong>Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. Symptoms of <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=peritoneal&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">peritoneal</a> mesothelioma include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=abdomen&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">abdomen</a>. Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=bowel&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">bowel</a> <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=obstruction&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">obstruction</a>, <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=blood&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">blood</a> clotting abnormalities, <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=anemia&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">anemia</a>, and fever. If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.<br /><br />These symptoms may be caused by mesothelioma or by other, less serious conditions. It is important to see a doctor about any of these symptoms. Only a doctor can make a <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=diagnosis&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">diagnosis</a>.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>How is mesothelioma diagnosed?<br /><br /></strong>Diagnosing mesothelioma is often difficult, because the symptoms are similar to those of a number of other conditions. Diagnosis begins with a review of the patient's medical history, including any history of asbestos exposure. A complete <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=physical%20examination&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">physical examination</a> may be performed, including <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=x-ray&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">x-rays</a> of the chest or abdomen and lung function tests. A CT (or CAT) scan or an <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=MRI&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">MRI</a> may also be useful. A <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=CT%20scan&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">CT scan</a> is a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. In an MRI, a powerful magnet linked to a computer is used to make detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures are viewed on a monitor and can also be printed.<br /><br />A <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=biopsy&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">biopsy</a> is needed to confirm a diagnosis of mesothelioma. In a biopsy, a <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=surgeon&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">surgeon</a> or a medical <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=oncologist&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">oncologist</a> (a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer) removes a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope by a <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=pathologist&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">pathologist</a>. A biopsy may be done in different ways, depending on where the abnormal area is located. If the cancer is in the chest, the doctor may perform a thoracoscopy. In this procedure, the doctor makes a small cut through the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=chest%20wall&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">chest wall</a> and puts a thin, lighted tube called a thoracoscope into the chest between two ribs. Thoracoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the chest and obtain tissue samples. If the cancer is in the abdomen, the doctor may perform a peritoneoscopy. To obtain tissue for examination, the doctor makes a small opening in the abdomen and inserts a special instrument called a peritoneoscope into the abdominal cavity. If these procedures do not yield enough tissue, more extensive diagnostic <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=surgery&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">surgery</a> may be necessary.<br /><br />If the diagnosis is mesothelioma, the doctor will want to learn the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=stage&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">stage</a> (or extent) of the disease. <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=staging&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">Staging</a> involves more tests in a careful attempt to find out whether the cancer has spread and, if so, to which parts of the body. Knowing the stage of the disease helps the doctor plan treatment.<br /><br />Mesothelioma is described as <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=localized&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">localized</a> if the cancer is found only on the membrane surface where it originated. It is classified as advanced if it has spread beyond the original membrane surface to other parts of the body, such as the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=lymph%20node&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">lymph nodes</a>, lungs, chest wall, or abdominal organs.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>How is mesothelioma treated?<br /><br /></strong>Treatment for mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the stage of the disease, and the patient's age and general health. Standard treatment options include surgery, <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=radiation%20therapy&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">radiation therapy</a>, and <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=chemotherapy&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">chemotherapy</a>. Sometimes, these treatments are combined.<br /><br /><ul><li><strong>Surgery</strong> is a common treatment for mesothelioma. The doctor may remove part of the lining of the chest or abdomen and some of the tissue around it. For cancer of the pleura (pleural mesothelioma), a lung may be removed in an operation called a <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=pneumonectomy&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">pneumonectomy</a>. Sometimes part of the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=diaphragm&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">diaphragm</a>, the muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing, is also removed.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Radiation therapy</strong>, also called <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=radiotherapy&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">radiotherapy</a>, involves the use of high-energy rays to kill cancer cells and shrink <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=tumor&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">tumors</a>. Radiation therapy affects the cancer cells only in the treated area. The radiation may come from a machine (external radiation) or from putting materials that produce radiation through thin plastic tubes into the area where the cancer cells are found (internal radiation therapy).<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Chemotherapy</strong> is the use of anticancer drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body. Most drugs used to treat mesothelioma are given by <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=injection&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">injection</a> into a vein (<a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=intravenous&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">intravenous</a>, or IV). Doctors are also studying the effectiveness of putting chemotherapy directly into the chest or abdomen (<a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=intracavitary&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">intracavitary</a> chemotherapy).<br /></li></ul><br />To relieve symptoms and control pain, the doctor may use a needle or a thin tube to drain fluid that has built up in the chest or abdomen. The procedure for removing fluid from the chest is called <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=thoracentesis&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">thoracentesis</a>. Removal of fluid from the abdomen is called <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=paracentesis&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">paracentesis</a>. Drugs may be given through a tube in the chest to prevent more fluid from accumulating. Radiation therapy and surgery may also be helpful in relieving symptoms.<br /><br /></li><li><strong>Are new treatments for mesothelioma being studied?<br /><br /></strong>Yes. Because mesothelioma is very hard to control, the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=National%20Cancer%20Institute&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">National Cancer Institute</a> (<a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=NCI&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">NCI</a>) is sponsoring <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=clinical%20trial&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">clinical trials</a> (research studies with people) that are designed to find new treatments and better ways to use current treatments. Before any new treatment can be recommended for general use, doctors conduct clinical trials to find out whether the treatment is safe for patients and effective against the disease. Participation in clinical trials is an important treatment option for many patients with mesothelioma.<br /><br />People interested in taking part in a clinical trial should talk with their doctor. Information about clinical trials is available from the <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=Cancer%20Information%20Service&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">Cancer Information Service</a> (<a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=CIS&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">CIS</a>) (see below) at 1–800–4–CANCER. Information specialists at the CIS use PDQ®, NCI's cancer information database, to identify and provide detailed information about specific ongoing clinical trials. Patients also have the option of searching for clinical trials on their own. The clinical trials page on the NCI's Cancer.gov Web site, located at <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials" contenteditable="false">http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials</a> on the Internet, provides general information about clinical trials and links to <a class="definition" href="http://www.cancer.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?term=PDQ&version=Patient&language=English" title="Click to see definition.">PDQ</a>.<br /><br />People considering clinical trials may be interested in the NCI booklet <em>Taking Part in Cancer Treatment Research Studies.</em> This booklet describes how research studies are carried out and explains their possible benefits and risks. The booklet is available by calling the CIS, or from the NCI Publications Locator Web site at <a href="http://www.cancer.gov/publications">http://www.cancer.gov/publications</a> on the Internet.</li></ol>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-68473253757326648382008-04-03T02:38:00.000-07:002011-03-15T04:07:58.165-07:00Mesothelioma Attorney<div style="text-align: justify;" id="body"><p>If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have probably been exposed to asbestos before and you have the right to seek for compensation legally. Mesothelioma is a deadly disease caused most of the time by asbestos, a natural mineral used in industries. Mesothelioma affects mainly the pleura (covering of the lungs,) the peritoneum (covering of the abdomen,) and the pericardium (covering of the heart).</p><p>Cement companies, shipyards and so many other companies make use of asbestos. To get compensated well by these companies you will need the services of a good mesothelioma attorney to represent you very well. When you begin to search for a good attorney there are certain things you must put into consideration, these include:</p><p>-Your attorneys must be legally registered by the government to practice, and they should have a wealth of experience in the issue. Your attorney must have handled similar cases before and won and your lawyers must be able to show you evidence of actually having such experience. To most lawyers it is just business as usual and you need to know that you stand a chance of winning the case. Mesothelioma attorney will be paid when the case is over and they commonly take 40% of the compensation. It is advisable to have agreed with your lawyer on the terms and mode of payment before the case commence.</p><p><span style="color:red;"><!-- adsense --></span><span style="color:red;"><!-- adsense --></span></p><span style="color: red;"><!-- adsense --></span><p>Some lawyers advertise themselves all over the entire country wishing to get clients from all over, they are usually too expensive and too hectic for most people. Look for a lawyer near or within your state, this will make planning for meetings and court appearances easier. Your lawyer should be able to give you the information on the case in a simple and convincing way, and you should be able to see in them, an understanding and good knowledge of what they are saying. Find out about the background of your lawyers and come up with information with which you will be able to determine their level of competence.</p><p>-Your attorney should be positive and should not impose things on you. They should offer advise which you can accept or reject as the might be wrong on some issues and you must decide on certain things pertaining to the case so as to keep a balance of opinions .After you are satisfied with your choice of lawyers, you will need to concentrate on the case, cases like this usually take along time to conclude and you must be determined to fight till the end. When at the end of the case when you win you will be glad that you took you time to find a good mesothelioma attorney.</p><p>A good mesothelioma attorney should be positive and should not impose things on you. They need to offer advice and you must </p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-10124983202687151122008-03-29T15:01:00.000-07:002011-03-15T02:38:28.624-07:00Carpenters at Greatest Risk of Asbestos Related Cancer<div style="text-align: justify;" id="body"><p>If ever a reminder was needed of the damaging impact exposure to asbestos has had on industrial workers in the UK, it came in the form of new research published in the British Journal of Cancer recently. Funded by Cancer Research UK and the Health and Safety Executive, the largest global study of its kind into the affects of asbestos exposure found that in some professions, such as carpentry, up to 1 in 10 workers could be expected to develop asbestos related cancers, such as lung cancer or mesothelioma.</p><p>The study interviewed more than 2000 people born in the 'baby boomer' generation in the 1940's to determine the rates of asbestos-related disease in various professions. For those who worked as carpenters for more than 10 years before they were 30, the researchers calculated that the risk of developing mesothelioma over their lifetimes was about 1 in 17. When the likelihood of developing lung cancer caused by asbestos was added in, the overall risk to this group of developing some form of asbestos related cancer was 1 in 10.</p><p>It was not just carpenters in this age range who had an elevated risk of mesothelioma and lung cancer, the risk for plumbers, electricians and decorators was also well above the rate for the rest of the population. Perhaps one of the most worrying findings of the study was that during the post war period, around two thirds of men and a quarter of women had worked at some point in a job where there was a potential for them to be exposed to asbestos dust.</p><p>Speaking about the findings of the study, the lead researcher, Professor Julian Peto, who is based at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: "The UK has the highest death rate from mesothelioma in the world. The risk is highest in people who were exposed to asbestos before age 30. By getting some information on all the jobs people had ever done we have shown that the risk in some occupations, particularly the building industry, is higher than we previously thought. New regulations introduced in 1970 reduced exposure to asbestos in factories but heavy exposure to the much larger workforce in construction and various other industries continued."</p><p>As the press release from the Health and Safety Executive announced, there are currently around 2100 new diagnosis of mesothelioma each year in the UK, with around 5 times as many cases in men as in women. This number is expected to rise in the next few years, as cancers such as mesothelioma often take many decades to develop. Government compensation schemes have been set up so that those affected by exposure to asbestos who go on to develop cancer will receive some financial assistance, although in many cases by the time these claims are processed, the sufferers have already succumbed to the cancers.</p></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Camps Solicitors help people make to make successful injury claims when they have suffered distress or injury whilst being involved in an accident that was no fault of their own.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With over 20 solicitors and litigation executives, and a support staff over 120 strong, Camps Solicitors have the resources to handle even the most complex compensation claims.</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4961814383082423135.post-33083230514069979882008-03-28T02:31:00.001-07:002011-03-15T02:34:26.306-07:00Obtaining Compensation For Asbestos Related Diseases<div style="text-align: justify;" id="body"><p>There are a number of illnesses that are caused by workplace exposure to asbestos fibres.</p><p>These are mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Mesothelioma and lung cancer are usually terminal and whilst many asbestosis sufferers can continue with a reasonable quality of life, the disease is progressive and can be very debilitating. Because the latency period between asbestos exposure and disease symptoms and diagnosis can in some cases be up to forty years or even longer, it is very difficult to establish when the exposure took place. For instance if a person has worked in a car maintenance depot where he/she has been exposed to asbestos fibres from car brake linings, and subsequently worked in the building industry where asbestos was used for insulation purposes, it is extremely difficult to prove which employer was responsible for the exposure.</p><p>Furthermore, if the person used asbestos privately, for example in the construction of a car garage which were often made from asbestos, then this could also have been the cause of the fatal exposure. As the compensation claims can be for very large sums of money, which is completely justifiable, it is also reasonable to assume that the employers in question along with their insurers will vigorously defend their positions in order to prevent such claims being successful. Furthermore, it is quite possible that the company in question is no longer in existence.</p><p>On the other side of the fence, it is a fact that there has been a substantial number of false asbestos compensation claims made, which has increased the caution of insurance companies and governments alike.</p><p>Obtaining compensation in these circumstances can be extremely difficult, and is likely to be particularly distressing for sufferers and their families. Despite there being several precedents both for and against the awarding of claims, along with several different acts of parliament concerning compensation for asbestos related diseases, a simple route to obtaining compensation remains far from being clear and straightforward thus excellent legal assistance is a necessity.</p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0