Archive for the 'Lung Cancer' Category

A Cancer Survivor Story - Moments Of Being Alone

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

A Cancer Survivor Story - Moments Of Being Alone
By Gregory Drambour
There are going to come moments when you re alone with the cancer or illness. They are inevitable. You wake up in pain and don t want to bother anyone and you feel yourself wanting to give up: “It s just too much, I ve […]

Increased Cancer Risks Associated With Working The Graveyard Shift

Thursday, December 27th, 2007

Increased Cancer Risks Associated With Working The Graveyard Shift
By Brenda Skidmore
You may have heard some alarming health news recently, about how working the graveyard shift may increase your odds for developing breast or prostate cancer. This story is based on recent research, over the last 20 years, that does, indeed, find an increased rate of […]

Malignant Diffuse Pleural Mesothelioma

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Malignant Diffuse Pleural Mesothelioma
By Ross Bainbridge
Majority of mesothelioma (cancerous tumor affecting mesothelial cells of organs) cases come under the classification pleural mesothelioma . This is a cancer that originates in the pleura, the delicate membrane covering the lungs. Out of these, seventy five percent are diffuse malignant pleural mesethelioma. The balance is localized or benign.
Diffuse […]

The In Depth Study of Mesothelioma Part 2 - Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

The In Depth Study of Mesothelioma Part 2 - Peritoneal Mesothelioma
By Bryan Miller
If you ve not read my first part about the three main branches of mesothelioma, then that s fine. I would recommend you find it and read it, but I am writing these in such a manner as have them stand alone. This […]

Mesothelioma Clinical Trials

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Mesothelioma Clinical Trials
By Andy Bowen
Clinical trials are studies of new drugs to test their effectiveness and safety on humans. There are Clinical trials in progress for drugs for a wide range of illnesses, including mesothelioma. There are benefits and pitfalls to participating in such trails and it is vital that you understand these beforehand. For […]

Pleural Mesothelioma

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Pleural Mesothelioma
By Todd Going
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the deadly cancer mesothelioma. This type of disease affects the pleural mesothelium, or thin membrane that surrounds the lungs and secretes the lubrication necessary for them to expand and contract during respiration. Without this vital layer of mucous the lungs would not be able […]

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival Rates

Saturday, October 6th, 2007

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival Rates
By Jason Gluckman
Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a cancer of the abdomen lining caused due to prolonged exposure to asbestos. Thousands of lawsuits are handled every year dealing with the issue of peritoneal mesothelioma and its effects. Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Shortness of […]