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Mesothelioma

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 21:04:38 -0700

Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells that make up the lining around the outside of the lungs and inside of the ribs (pleura), or around the abdominal organs (peritoneum). There are also rare

Asbestos Law Overview

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 21:03:44 -0700

Exposure to asbestos can cause Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, and Asbestosis, a noncancerous scarring of the lungs by asbestos fibers.

Pleural Mesothelioma

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma

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Silicosis

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According to the National Institute of Health, silicosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of silica dust which leads to inflammation and then scarring of the lung tissue. There are three types of silicosis.

Asbestosis

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Asbestosis definition: Asbestosis is a serious threat to one's health because it can cause severe forms of lung disease. Asbestosis is one form of asbestos disease.