In this contemporary era among all the diseases, cancer is considered as a threat to human civilization. Though with the advancement of medical sciences several new treatments have been discovered, but till now there are some forms of it, diagnosing and treating which are really difficult for the oncologists. Mesothelioma is a perfect example of such cancer.
This rarest from of cancer is usually detected in the last stages because its symptoms resemble with those of others. At that stage, treating the disease becomes very difficult and curing the disease becomes impossible. Mesothelioma can only be cured if the treatments are started in the early stages.
After detecting Mesothelioma, usually the doctors perform any of the three types of treatments, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. Most of the times a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy is performed. Around 74.6% success rate has been noticed in this combination treatment. But, it has been proved by the scientists that all these treatments have side effects on the patients. That's why modern science has discovered much advanced and side effect less treatments for Mesothelioma.
The newly discovered treatments include immunotherapy and gene therapy. Under the immunotherapy, the immunity mechanism of the patients is improved which help them to fight against the cancerous cells. On the other hand, in the gene therapy the cancerous cells of the patients are manipulated through genes and converted into virus (like cold) and then the oncologists start performing virus treatment.
No matter whether you are a patient, a near-dear one of a patient or know someone who is suffering from this deadly disease, go for or suggest the person to go for these treatments which have huge possibility to relieve a patient from sufferings and if started in the early stages then these can even cure a patient.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Toxic History of Asbestos and Sickness
Asbestos has been used for centuries. Named by ancient Greek civilaizations, it has been used throughout history for its flame retardant properties in many different applications. Among the the many uses for asbestos throughout history, the most common uses were for insulation, especially in high heat areas such as boilers, pipes, ovens, and heating ducts.
The detrimental health effects of asbestos have also been documented for an extensive period of time. Many early reports of sickness caused by asbestos exposure reported the same symptoms as mesothelioma. Some called it a "sickness of the lungs," but it was not until the early 1900s when medical professionals began to agree that asbestos was the cause of a specific cancer in the lungs.
Seemingly oblivious to the linkage between asbestos and lung cancer, asbestos was used in construction for many more years. Residential, commercial and industrial construction all relied heavily on asbestos up until around the 1970s. Records indicate that asbestos was used extensively in the construction of U.S. Navy ships, which affected a large percentage of men and women serving on those vessels. These materials were widely used in the engine and boiler rooms, as well as other areas below deck for fire safety purposes.
Because of this high exposure rate, veterans make up a large percentage of mesothelioma vicitms. Statistically, 30 percent of mesothelioma victims are veterans and Navy veterans account for 16 percent of asbestos-related lung cancer.
Another group affected by asbestos exposure has been those who have worked in asbestos mines or mines contaminated with asbestos. This trend has also been noted historically; many researchers found that people working in asbestos mines led unnaturally short lives comparably speaking. Despite the research and knowlege of many scientists and companies, many workers were continually exploited in the manufacturing and mining processes up to and past the time when laws were put in place to protect workers.
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of lung cancer that is almost always caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. No known treatment can currently completely cure the effects of mesothelioma, which is why it is imperative that a patient recently diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer locate an experienced mesothelioma lawyer who can provide a free legal consultation as to the development of a possible mesothelioma lawsuit. Developing litigation of this nature may result in monetary funds being dispersed to a victim, who can then use such compensation to pay for costly medical treatments and increase quality of life during their cancer.
The detrimental health effects of asbestos have also been documented for an extensive period of time. Many early reports of sickness caused by asbestos exposure reported the same symptoms as mesothelioma. Some called it a "sickness of the lungs," but it was not until the early 1900s when medical professionals began to agree that asbestos was the cause of a specific cancer in the lungs.
Seemingly oblivious to the linkage between asbestos and lung cancer, asbestos was used in construction for many more years. Residential, commercial and industrial construction all relied heavily on asbestos up until around the 1970s. Records indicate that asbestos was used extensively in the construction of U.S. Navy ships, which affected a large percentage of men and women serving on those vessels. These materials were widely used in the engine and boiler rooms, as well as other areas below deck for fire safety purposes.
Because of this high exposure rate, veterans make up a large percentage of mesothelioma vicitms. Statistically, 30 percent of mesothelioma victims are veterans and Navy veterans account for 16 percent of asbestos-related lung cancer.
Another group affected by asbestos exposure has been those who have worked in asbestos mines or mines contaminated with asbestos. This trend has also been noted historically; many researchers found that people working in asbestos mines led unnaturally short lives comparably speaking. Despite the research and knowlege of many scientists and companies, many workers were continually exploited in the manufacturing and mining processes up to and past the time when laws were put in place to protect workers.
Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of lung cancer that is almost always caused by prolonged exposure to asbestos. No known treatment can currently completely cure the effects of mesothelioma, which is why it is imperative that a patient recently diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer locate an experienced mesothelioma lawyer who can provide a free legal consultation as to the development of a possible mesothelioma lawsuit. Developing litigation of this nature may result in monetary funds being dispersed to a victim, who can then use such compensation to pay for costly medical treatments and increase quality of life during their cancer.
Weitz & Luxenberg lawyers: Are you in pain from a shoulder pain pump?
Lawyers at the leading personal injury law firm of Weitz & Luxenberg are accepting shoulder pain pump cases involving people who are experiencing extreme pain after insertion of a shoulder pain pump. The excruciating pain is a sign of a serious and permanent shoulder condition known as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). PAGCL can make the simplest daily tasks painful. For example, many people with PAGCL experience unbearable pain while sleeping or while moving their shoulder to eat.
What is a shoulder pain pump?
A shoulder pain pump is a medical device that is implanted into the shoulder during surgery to alleviate post-surgical shoulder joint pain. The pump works by continuously infusing pain medication directly into the shoulder through a catheter.
What is Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL)?
Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL) is a painful shoulder condition caused by cartilage break down in the shoulder. The break down of cartilage causes bone to meet bone leading to excruciating pain and limited range of motion. This condition can require further shoulder surgery. PAGCL is a permanent condition and so, only its symptoms can be treated.
Shoulder pain pump lawsuit for Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL)
Studies have linked shoulder pain pumps to permanent cartilage damage. Another study has shown that as many as 63% of patients who use shoulder pain pumps are at risk of developing PAGCL. By the end of 2008, more than 75 shoulder pain pump lawsuits had been filed throughout the U.S. against the manufacturers of pain pumps and various anesthetic (pain) drugs. The shoulder pain pump lawsuits allege that the manufacturers of shoulder pain pumps failed to warn the U.S. medical community that the safety of using pain pumps had not been established and that continuous injections of commonly used anesthetics into the shoulder joint may lead to serious and permanent injury.
What is a shoulder pain pump?
A shoulder pain pump is a medical device that is implanted into the shoulder during surgery to alleviate post-surgical shoulder joint pain. The pump works by continuously infusing pain medication directly into the shoulder through a catheter.
What is Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL)?
Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL) is a painful shoulder condition caused by cartilage break down in the shoulder. The break down of cartilage causes bone to meet bone leading to excruciating pain and limited range of motion. This condition can require further shoulder surgery. PAGCL is a permanent condition and so, only its symptoms can be treated.
Shoulder pain pump lawsuit for Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL)
Studies have linked shoulder pain pumps to permanent cartilage damage. Another study has shown that as many as 63% of patients who use shoulder pain pumps are at risk of developing PAGCL. By the end of 2008, more than 75 shoulder pain pump lawsuits had been filed throughout the U.S. against the manufacturers of pain pumps and various anesthetic (pain) drugs. The shoulder pain pump lawsuits allege that the manufacturers of shoulder pain pumps failed to warn the U.S. medical community that the safety of using pain pumps had not been established and that continuous injections of commonly used anesthetics into the shoulder joint may lead to serious and permanent injury.
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