Asbestos Relation To Mesothelioma

Today I was digging for some info on ‘mesothelioma lung’ and came across the following section:

Asbestos Relation To Mesothelioma Asbestos is a mineral that has been used through the centuries for many items including lamp wicks, napkins, burial clothes, and table clothes and is mined from metamorphic deposits. When used for its resistance to fire, the fibers of asbestos are typically woven into mats or fabric or mixed with cement. It was formally used in electric ovens for its electrical insulation and in the construction of buildings for its flame-retardant and insulating qualities. A

Hmmm, not exactly what I was looking for, but a good read nevertheless.

Study Reveals Disparity In Prostate Cancer Treatment Based On Race

Digg3.com - A recent study has revealed a racial disparity in prostate cancer treatment of patients in the U.S. Read more.. Our bodies are created with building blocks called cells. Its a well-known fact that cells grow, divide, and multiply to meet the needs of the body and keep it strong. Sometimes, these cells will divide when there is no need to multiply, and create a mass of extra cells known as a tumor or cancer. In the lungs, an unchecked, rapid growth of cells is known as lung cance

I tried several more searches on ‘mesothelioma prognosis’ but after 10 minutes I got lazy, gave up and posted this entry to ‘Mesothelioma’. Still, I think it was an interesting exercise.