Cancer articles
Showing page 2 of 6 - There are 158 Cancer articles
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mesothelioma lawsuit
- Mesothelioma is a cancer of the linings of the heart, chest and abdominal cavity and is caused by exposure to asbestos, either first hand from working in (usually industrial) sites which used asbestos or second hand from coming into contact with the clothes of a family member who worked on one of these sites. It is a dangerous cancer because of its long latency period, 20 to 50 years, and because ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mesothelioma help
- According to the National Cancer Institute, mesothelioma is a malignant cancer of the pleura, the peritoneum, and the pericardium (the sacs lining the chest, abdominal cavity and the heart). Malignant mesothelioma has been linked to asbestos exposure, and those exposed to more asbestos or for a longer duration are likely to have more intense cases of mesothelioma. People stopped using asbestos in ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mesothelioma cancer diagnosed- questions to ask
- Following diagnosis, uppermost amongst a patient's thoughts will be these..."Am I going t