Archive for November, 2009

Foods Said to Increase Survival Rate among Those Exposed to Asbestos

Recently, a research paper authored by a group of investigators at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Louisiana State University, resurfaced providing details on individuals who have fallen victim to mesothelioma cancer based off of their dietary habits. The report, which was compiled by a Diet and Mesothelioma taskforce, followed 116 individuals, half of whom [...]

Houston Mesothelioma Lawyers

Mesothelioma is a disease, most people in Houston do not know. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer linked to asbestos. In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in cases related to this disease, new lawyers specializing in mesothelioma litigation. As Houston is a major hub of commerce in the United States, many advocates [...]

Why Mesothelioma Lawyers Should be Credible and Trustworthy

Mesothelioma lawyers are everywhere and they produce some of the most entertaining and creative advertisements to market themselves. You can therefore be easily fooled by taking their word for it. You need to take time and choose a lawyer who will work for you in a dedicated way so that you may secure the win. [...]

A Quick and Dirty Discussion of Asbestos

With all the information we know about asbestos and the harm it can cause, you might be surprised to find out the number of materials where this known carcinogen can still be found. Most of these materials are found in trades such as construction and ship building, as well as mining. Cement pipes, vinyl and [...]

Asbestos – Deadly Miracle Mineral

5 Important Facts About Mesothelioma Cancer Pain

Mesothelioma cancer can be associated with pain in different areas of the body affected by the cancer.These are important facts that every mesothelioma victim should know about mesothelioma pain: 1- Mesothelioma cancer pain can almost always be relieved or lessened. You have a lot of treatment options to manage your pain,some of these methods include [...]

Mesothelioma Cancer What is It?

Copyright (c) 2008 Sindre Brudevoll The peritoneal form of this is basic relatively uncommon type of a cancer that also accounts less than quarter of the cases. Pericardial mesothelioma is also the rarest type of the three forms. There are also several techniques which also can prove useful if its basic is suspected on to [...]

Seeking Support from a Mesothelioma Lawyer

If you are reading this article, you probably are concerned about yourself, a loved one, or a friend who has been diagnosed (or died) with some form of mesothelioma. Many people who have just been diagnosed with an asbestos related mesothelioma cancer are in shock and have many different things to think about. Some of [...]

Mesothelioma Cancer Help

There are several different types of mesothelioma cancer help you need when diagnosed with this aggressive disease. There are however three kinds of help that are very important and crucial for every victim of this terrible cancer: a] First and most important is information and medical support, b] legal help is also important because the [...]

Asbestos And The U.S. Navy

Due to its fire- and corrosion-proof qualities and insulating abilities, asbestos was used in Navy ships for decades. Between the 1920’s and 1970’s, the U.S. Navy used asbestos in pipe coverings, gaskets, deck coverings, brakes, clutches, and adhesives. Asbestos containing materials could be found in almost all Navy ships, including: