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Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. However, they may have been been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways. This could include working with asbestos or by home renovation using asbestos cement products or even by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos. The resulting disease is rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. more...

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Originally Posted on 7/2/2005 2:35:23 PMContent source: http://www.cancerpreventionnews.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-treatment.htm

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In December 1999, my husband and I were walking home from a game of lawn bowls when I became aware of his shortness of breath.
Chest X-rays revealed fluid on the lungs, over two litres of which was drained, giving Brian immediate relief, but it was a tense wait for the pathology results.Through the Internet I had become aware of several conditions which may have been responsible for fluid on the lung; these included asbestos- related diseases. more...

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Since the late 1800's Asbestos has been mined and used commercially. The use of Asbestos dramatically increased during World War II and since the early 1940's millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos dust working within industries where initally the risks were not known. There has been widespread exposure to Asbestos by workers within shipyards, mines and mills, producers of asbestos products, workers in the heating and construction industries, and other tradespeople and an increase risk of deveolping mesothelioma has been the result. more...

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It is documented that Australia had the highest per capita use of asbestos in the world from the 1950’s until the 1970’s. As a tragic consequence, Australia now has the highest per capita incidence of mesothelioma in the world. With more than 500 Australians contracting mesothelioma per year, it is estimated that up to 18,000 Australians will die from this asbestos related cancer by the year 2020. more...

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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos related cancer, you may want to seek legal advice. Typical legal settelements can reach five million dollars. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. more...

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Originally Posted on 7/2/2005 12:47:10 PMContent source: http://www.cancerpreventionnews.com/mesothelioma/asbestos-cancer.htm

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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer involving mesothelial tissues of body organs usually lungs or abdominal. It is often caused by exposure to asbestos. However, there are 30-50% of patients without any history of asbestos exposure. People who have received asbestos exposure of as little as one or two months to very low doses are at risk of mesothelioma cancer. more...

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Originally Posted on 7/2/2005 12:01:07 PMContent source: http://www.cancerpreventionnews.com/mesothelioma/mesothelioma-cancer.htm

Visit www.MesotheliomaWebDirectory.com Today!:Auto workers union, vets back asbestos fund plan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A plan to create a $140 billion asbestos compensation fund picked up an important labor endorsement on Wednesday from the United Auto Workers, one of the largest labor unions in North America. more...

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Originally Posted on 7/2/2005 11:21:03 AMContent source: http://www.mesotheliomalog.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=6

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A decision on whether to formally introduce the legislation was postponed until next week, when Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans will meet again on the bill, Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Arlen Specter (news, bio, voting record) told reporters. more...

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Originally Posted on 7/2/2005 10:40:59 AMContent source: http://www.mesotheliomalog.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3