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Archive for September, 2007

Raising Awareness for Mesothelioma

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

With the recent announcement from the EPA that more than 20 million workers in America have been exposed to asbestos particles, September 26 has been named as National Meso Awareness Day. The Meso Foundation chose to set aside a day to help raise awareness for the problems, symptoms and need for research into mesothelioma.
Although mesothelioma [...]

Mesothelioma Risks

Thursday, September 20th, 2007

As most know, the main risk factor for developing the deadly illness, mesothelioma, is exposure to asbestos. In 1989, most company’s stopped using the hazardous material in their products, however, up to eight million Americans have already been victims of asbestos exposure.
Exposure to Asbestos
According to a recent report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more [...]

How Exercise Can Help Mesothelioma Patients

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

For those who have mesothelioma, a feeling of fatigue is common while receiving treatment. The tired feeling that patients feel is often different from the typical tried feeling of a healthy individual. This fatigue feeling can often be a type of exhaustion that is hard to cure, even with rest and can last for a [...]

Mesothelioma Lawsuits

Thursday, September 6th, 2007

According to statistics, as many as 8 million people living in the United States have already been exposed to asbestos and could potentially develop mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos can have a lasting impact on one’s health and as a result, many are filing lawsuits and getting compensation for any wrongdoing.
Filing a Mesothelioma Lawsuit
Anyone who has [...]