Lung Cancer Asbestos
More about Asbestos Lung Cancer and What Causes Lung Cancer
Studies show that there is an increase of lung cancer instances among workers exposed to asbestos. In lieu to this, asbestos lung cancer has become one of the most dreaded types of lung cancer.The causes of lung cancer vary. Aside from exposure to asbestos, smoking and air pollution can trigger the onset of the disease. Therefore, avoiding these possible cancer-causing agents is essential for healthy lungs.
Asbestos is a group of minerals that are found naturally in the environment. These are featured as bundles of fibers that can be separated into durable and thin threads. These so-called fibers are resistant to fire, heat and chemicals. They don't conduct electricity. For these reasons, many industries use asbestos.
Chemically, asbestos minerals are silicate compounds. They contain atoms of oxygen and silicon in their molecular structure. Asbestos are used in building and construction industries to strengthen cement and plastics; for insulation, sound absorption, fireproofing and roofing.
The shipbuilding industry also uses asbestos to insulate steam pipes, boilers and hot water pipes. These are also used in vehicle clutch pads and brake shoes. They are in paints, coatings and floor and ceiling tiles. Furthermore, asbestos has been found in some talc-containing crayons and vermiculite-containing garden products. For these reasons, there is no guarantee that anyone is safe from developing asbestos lung cancer.
With the wide use of asbestos, almost everybody can be exposed to its adverse effects. The most popular of which is lung cancer. Like any other form of cancers, the causes of this type can disrupt the balance on cell growth in the lungs - resulting to an uncontrolled division and proliferation of cells. Eventually, this will form a mass known as tumors.
Lung cancers are very life-threatening. In fact, they're one of the most difficult diseases to treat. People with this condition don't know they have it because the symptoms are often mistaken as that of tuberculosis ad other types respiratory tract infections. Some of the early symptoms of asbestos lung cancer include weight loss, chest pain, a persistent cough, chest pain, hoarseness and bloody or rust–colored sputum (spit or phlegm).
While the principal function of the lungs is to exchange gases between our blood and the air we breathe, the lungs are also responsible for the carbon dioxide to get out from the blood and for the oxygen to enter the bloodstream. Since asbestos fibers can stay for a long while in the lung tissue after an exposure to asbestos, people who have developed asbestos lung cancer have slim chances of surviving it.
The workplace is the most popular source of asbestos exposure since asbestos is used in insulations. Smokers and non-smokers exposed to asbestos are most likely to develop lung cancer than those who are not.
For doctors to diagnose the onset of the disease, a full physical examination is warranted. Your doctor may also take a sample of your phlegm (spit). This will be examined under a microscope to see if cancer cells are present.
To avoid lung cancer, you can start with a healthy diet. Eat citrus foods, green leafy vegetables, fresh garlic and omega-3 fatty foods such as fish, walnuts and winter squash. Avoid smoking and inhaling harsh chemicals that can harm the lungs like asbestos.
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(PRWeb December 03, 2011)
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(PRWeb January 11, 2012)
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(PRWeb January 31, 2012)
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(PRWeb January 09, 2012)
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(PRWeb January 08, 2012)
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(PRWeb October 14, 2011)
Canada should keep asbestos mines closed to prevent more people from developing diseases caused by the lethal fibers, says New York lawyer Joseph W. Belluck of New York’s Belluck & Fox, LLP.
(PRWeb January 24, 2012)
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(PRWeb September 26, 2011)
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(PRWeb September 17, 2011)
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(PRWeb November 09, 2011)
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Experimental radiation treatment targets mesothelioma tumor, saves nearby tissue Mesothelioma News Mesothelioma is a tricky cancer to treat because it originates so closely to organs such as the heart. Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. The cancer originates in the lungs, the abdomen and the heart. There is no cure. Two Italian Men Sentenced for Causing Thousands of Mesothelioma DeathsMesotheliomaHelp.net (blog) all 2 news articles » |
Mesothelioma Clinical Trial MesotheliomaHelp.net (blog) Pleural mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive and deadliest forms of cancer, with limited treatment options. While chemotherapy and radiation are most often used to relieve symptoms, the cancer often metastasizes leaving the patients with a very ... |
Proposed Legislation Aims to Get Promising New Drugs to Mesothelioma Patients ... MesotheliomaHelp.net (blog) The legislation targets the 7000 known rare diseases, such as mesothelioma, Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) and muscular dystrophy, that do not currently have effective treatments. Mesothelioma is an aggressive, incurable form of cancer primarily caused by ... |
Hundreds Sprint for Mesothelioma Research during South Florida Miles for Meso ... EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) Every year, 3000 new Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure, which has no cure. Miles for Meso, nationally sponsored by the Simmons Law Firm, is a nationwide effort by runners, survivors, patients, ... and more » |
Are Mesothelioma Patients Getting the Straight Story From Their Doctors? MesotheliomaHelp.net (blog) When facing life-threatening diseases, such as mesothelioma, patients believe they are presented with the complete, honest facts about their prognosis, disease progression and treatment options so they can take an active role in their treatment plan. and more » |
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(PRWeb October 10, 2011)
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(PRWeb February 17, 2012)
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and each year thousands of people die worldwide as a result of inhaling the deadly fiber, says mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck of New York’s Belluck & Fox, LLP.
(PRWeb November 09, 2011)
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(PRWeb January 11, 2012)
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(PRWeb September 15, 2011)
Attorney Joseph W. Belluck of New York’s Belluck & Fox, LLP, says that medical research is the key to improving treatment options and survival rate for asbestos victims.
(PRWeb December 03, 2011)
Canada should keep asbestos mines closed to prevent more people from developing diseases caused by the lethal fibers, says New York lawyer Joseph W. Belluck of New York’s Belluck & Fox, LLP.
(PRWeb January 24, 2012)
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(PRWeb November 09, 2011)
Report of unapproved asbestos-handling methods means government employees and contractors could have been exposed to lethal asbestos fibers, says attorney Joseph W. Belluck of New York’s Belluck & Fox, LLP.
(PRWeb January 08, 2012)
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(PRWeb January 25, 2012)
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(PRWeb September 26, 2011)
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(PRWeb October 20, 2011)
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(PRWeb September 26, 2011)
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(PRWeb October 14, 2011)
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(PRWeb September 23, 2011)
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(PRWeb September 17, 2011)
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(PRWeb January 09, 2012)
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