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The Mesothelioma Story

The Mesothelioma Story began in early 1900. The history of mesothelioma, as discovered in other serious diseases, is a combination of science, politics, medical research and development. Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that affects the lining of various organs in the body, usually the lungs. We now know that exposure to asbestos is the main […]

Erionite causes Malignant Mesothelioma?

Examinations and research have demonstrated that erionite mineral filaments can be dangerous, that is. Indeed, it can be a great deal more cancer-causing (100 to 800 times) than asbestos. Introduction to erionite can happen in many spots since it is all over the place. They exist in the materials used to manufacture houses outside the […]

Staggering Malignant Mesothelioma Statistics Info

About 2,000 new cases of malignant mesothelioma are diagnosed in the US every year, according to the National Cancer Institute. The incidence is about nine cases per 1 million people internationally. In the autumn of 2004, the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported an increase in deaths from exposure to asbestos. Although the […]