Monthly Archives: June 2011

How Is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?

How Is Mesothelioma Diagnosed? Article by Shane Lima Mesothelioma cancer affects the lining of internal organs and body cavities – most often the lining around the lungs and heart and the abdominal cavity. … Continue reading

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Lung Cancer Survival Stories

Lung Cancer Survival Stories In practice, it is usual for all three treatments to be combined but how effective each treatment and the order or combination in which it is applied will depend on the stage of the cancer. Lung … Continue reading

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How long do you have to be around smoke to get lung cancer?

Question by Pureinfamy: How long do you have to be around smoke to get lung cancer? Yeah….how long do you have to “second hand” smoke before you develop lung cancer? I heard it can happen if you’re around a smoker … Continue reading

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Mesothelioma Exposure

Mesothelioma Exposure Article by Andre Lee Mesothelioma cancer is often found among individuals who have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally-occurring fiber found in the altered industries. This material is useful … Continue reading

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Asbestos and Lung Cancer are Old Friends

Asbestos and Lung Cancer are Old Friends Article by Adam Bradley Anyone can theoretically breathe in asbestos. Asbestos use and lung cancer have been associated for years. Asbestos and asbestos derivatives have been … Continue reading

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Mesothelioma – How To Manage Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer

Mesothelioma – How To Manage Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer What is Mesothelium? Malignant mesothelioma is a devasting, rare and deadly form of cancer, caused by exposure to asbestos. If you’ve lived under working conditions that exposed you to asbestos, or had … Continue reading

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Q&A: What is the average age that smokers get lung cancer?

Question by Momothewallabe: What is the average age that smokers get lung cancer? Statistically speaking, what is the average age that smokers who develop lung cancer are diagnosed? Again statistically speaking, how long has the average lung cancer patient who … Continue reading

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Lung Cancer Can be Deadly

Lung Cancer Can be Deadly Lung tumor is the product of malignant cells forming in the tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining the air passages. The cells in our bodies are constantly dividing and reproducing. Usually, there’s … Continue reading

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Pneumonectomy for Pleural Mesothelioma

Pneumonectomy for Pleural Mesothelioma Article by Michael Enfield When a person has cancer, doctors will typically create a treatment plan involving a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Surgery can help prevent the … Continue reading

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Lung Cancer- Causes Symptoms and treatment!

Lung Cancer- Causes Symptoms and treatment! Article by Daizy Smith Two types of diseases are seen in the world. One is the nature made, where the climate or any of the natural deficiencies … Continue reading

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