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by:Asbestos.com, The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center based inOrlando, FLORIDA (USA)
It took nearly a century of research for doctors to learn what causes this cancer, who is most at risk for contracting it, what symptoms indicate its presence and what tools are most effective at diagnosing it. These strides significantly impacted how medical professionals treat asbestos cancer, but the investigation is hardly finished. Current efforts on developing more ...
by:Alpha One Imaging based inBaton Rouge, LOUISIANA (USA)
Contrary to popular belief, coal miners aren’t the only ones in danger of suffering from occupational lung disease. The condition affects a wide array of workers exposed to harmful conditions like volatile chemicals, asbestos, dust, and fibers—and can yield a lifetime of lung issues if not properly diagnosed and ...
Manufactured by:Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center based inSyracuse, NEW YORK (USA)
There is no cure for mesothelioma, but clinical trials and experimental treatments offer hope for the future. In the never-ending effort to eradicate cancer, there are medical and scientific researchers constantly looking for new ways to attack this deadly disease. Many of the commonly used methods of treating cancer today were once experimental, and the hope is that new, even more effective ...
by:Asbestos.com, The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center based inOrlando, FLORIDA (USA)
Advances in the treatment of mesothelioma offer hope for anyone affected by this rare cancer. Mesothelioma patients are living longer than ever before, benefiting from advancements in treatment and the personalized care they receive at specialty centers across the country. Hope for tomorrow is replacing the gloom and doom of the ...
by:Asbestos.com, The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center based inOrlando, FLORIDA (USA)
Cryotherapy is a cancer treatment that kills cells by exposing them to extreme cold. Because living tissues cannot survive in drastically cold conditions, radiologists can use this therapy to induce hypothermia and kill solid tumors such as mesothelioma. This treatment, also known as cryoablation, is often used along with other types of treatment to eliminate all of the cancer cells in a ...
by:Asbestos.com, The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center based inOrlando, FLORIDA (USA)
Photodynamic therapy, also called PDT, is a cancer treatment that uses light energy to kill cancer cells. First, the doctor administers a photosensitizer, a type of drug that makes cells sensitive to certain wavelengths of light. Then the cancer cells are exposed to light, causing a reaction that kills cancer cells nearby. In clinical trials, researchers found that this treatment can improve life ...
by:Asbestos.com, The Asbestos & Mesothelioma Center based inOrlando, FLORIDA (USA)
Multimodal therapy is a combination of cancer treatments including: chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Clinical studies have shown that multimodal therapy can improve a mesothelioma patient's survival by combining those treatments, instead of just using one treatment ...
by:International Center for Toxicology and Medicine (ICTM) based inRockville, MARYLAND (USA)
ICTM is frequently asked to perform reviews of the toxicological literature for clients. As physicians and toxicologists, we are fiercely committed to the accuracy, facts, and science in the preparation of our toxicological reviews. We are devoted to serving our clients needs with the highest level of service in the most cost-effective ...
by:Auburn Environmental Services (AES) based inHudson, OHIO (USA)
We are committed to supporting the mission of excellence through safety training. In support of this mission, we will ensure that the environment is in balance with all regulatory safety requirements, relevant “community standards” and Institutional resources. This balance is accomplished through specialized training and by implementing controls in the areas of workplace safety and ...