Asbestos Cancer Resources
- American Cancer Society
- This is the official web site for the American Cancer Society, which offers resources for cancer patients and their families, survivors, health information seekers, medical professionals and ACS supporters.
- American Lung Association
- National web site for the American Lung Association. Visit the site for resources and information on lung health.
- Asbestos Do's and Don'ts for the Homeowner
- Through www.drkoop.com, the EPA and the American Lung Association, here are helpful hints on dealing with asbestos in your home.
- Asbestosis Information
- From the Creighton University School of Medicine, general information on asbestosis and its effects.
- Association of Cancer Online Resources
- This cancer information system currently offers access to 143 electronic mailing lists and a variety of unique websites.
- Cancer.gov Dictionary
- National Cancer Institute's extensive dictionary for cancer-related topics.
- Cansearch™ Navigator
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivalists' step-by-step guide to cancer resources online.
- Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
- The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is a non-profit organization that works to fund research to find a cure for asbestos-related diseases.
- National Cancer Institute
- This web site from the National Cancer Institute offers extensive information on cancers, research programs and funding, clinical trials and more.
- National Coalition for Cancer Survivalists, Clinical Trials Resources
- Recommends organizations that offer clinical trials and gives an introduction to clinical trials, and the different types available.
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Visit the web site for the National Institute of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute for health information, scientific resources, news, and find out about studies seeking patients.
- WebMD Live Chat Transcript: The Hazards of Asbestos
- This Live Chat Transcript from WebMD details an online discussion of diseases associated with asbestos exposure
Shipyard Asbestos
At its peak, 1.7 million workers were employed by U.S. Naval shipyards. Asbestos cladding and insulation was so widely used on ships that every one of these workers was likely exposed to asbestos. [High risk asbestos jobs.]
Asbestos Products
Since 1900, enough asbestos cement pipe has been manufactured to circle the earth more than 17 times. Asbestos has been used in everything from cigarette filters to mattresses, although the most common uses for asbestos over the last century been in materials for industrial and construction purposes. [Products that contain asbestos.]
Malignant Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma cancer is a tumor affecting the thin membranes lining some of the body's internal cavities and organs. An aggressive and deadly cancer, mesothelioma's only known cause is asbestos exposure, making it exceedingly preventable, had asbestos companies cared to try. [Mesothelioma asbestos cancer.]
Asbestos Cancer Clinical Trials
Interested in learning about new and novel treatments for asbestos cancer? Reading up on the latest clinical trials can be a good way to learn about the cutting edge in medical research. You may even find a program you and your physician think you could benefit from participating in. [Asbestos Cancer: Clinical Trials]
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Asbestos Cancer Lawyer
With a century of medical evidence, secret memos, and long-winded depositions, asbestos attorneys have their work cut out for them. Couple this with the task of finding specific job sites and products for each client, and it's clear to see why asbestos lawsuits are complex.
Asbestos lawyers who have been involved since the beginning have the experience and knowledge to aggressively try your case. [Asbestos Cancer Lawyers.]