Mesothelioma and Effects of Epigenetic and Genetic Alterations Another interesting study is called, "Thrombospondin-1 expression and clinical implications in malignant pleural Mesothelioma" by Yasuhiko Ohta M.D., Viji Shridhar Ph.D., Gregory P. Kalemkerian M.D., Robert K. Bright Ph.D., Yoh Watanabe M.D., Harvey I. Pass M.D. – Cancer Volume 85, Issue 12, pages 2570–2576, 15 June 1999. Here is an excerpt: "RESULTS - TSP-1 was...more
When told you have cancer your life changes forever, but for many people it changes for the better In November 2004 I was diagnosed with cancer in the lower bowel – but it was pure luck that I found out about the cancer when I did.I remember vividly how the events unfolded - it was a beautiful, warm Spring day and my wife Eve and I decided pick up a couple of chicken yiros's for lunch.They went down really well and I headed off...more
Do Markers Provide Higher Diagnostic Accuracy for Mesothelioma Another interesting study is called, "Changes in surfactant in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid after hemithorax irradiation in patients with Mesothelioma" by Hallman, M. Maasilta, P. ; Kivisaari, L. ; Mattson, K. (Univ. of Helsinki (Finland)) - Journal Name: American Review of Respiratory Disease (New York); (USA); Journal Volume: 141. Here is an excerpt: "Experimental studies have shown that the surfactant system of the lung is affected shortly after irradiation. It is unclear, however, whether surfactant plays a role in the pathogenesis of radiation pneumonitis. In the present study surfactant components (saturated phosphatidylcholine, surfactant protein A, phosphatidylglycerol, and phosphatidylinositol) and other phospholipids of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL) were studied in four patients with pleural mesothelioma before and during hemithorax irradiation (70 Gy) as well as zero, 1, 2, 3, and 4 months following irradiation. The concentrations of these same components and of soluble proteins were also estimated in the epithelial lining fluid (ELF) using urea as a marker of dilution. After...more
Mesothelioma and Histological Evidence of Extra Pleural Lymph Node Metastases Another interesting study is called, "The case for routine cervical mediastinoscopy prior to radical surgery for malignant pleural Mesothelioma" by J.E. Pillinga, D.J. Stewarta, A.E. Martin-Ucara, S. Mullerb, K.J. O'Byrnec, D.A. Wallera - Eur J Cardiothorac...more
Mesothelioma Therapy with the Antiestrogen Tamoxifen Another interesting study is called, "The Antiestrogen Tamoxifen in the Treatment of Recurrent Benign Cystic Mesothelioma" by Gerard S. Letteriea, and Joseph L. Yonb - Gynecologic Oncology Volume 70, Issue 1, July 1998, Pages 131-133. Here is an excerpt: "Abstract - Benign...more
Buying a Movado Watch can Help with Breast Cancer Awareness When you're a little kid, the month of October is an incredible thing, because it means that Halloween is right around the corner. Every child in America is well aware that October ends with a gigantic costume party that involves fun, adventure, and most important of all, a plethora of free candy.However, as many adults are aware, October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and because of that many companies and organizations are releasing "pink" memorabilia as a way to warn individuals of the dangers of breast cancer.Amongst those products is the 2010 Coach "Think Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness Movado watch. A collaboration between designer companies Coach and Movado watch, this timepiece is being sold with the guarantee that 20% of all proceeds are being donated directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The timepiece is available between October and the end of 2010 at Coach and Movado Watch shops, as well as a number of department stores. With a mother-of-pearl dial, the 2010 Coach "Think Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness Movado watch is well worth the retail price of $248, even if the proceeds...more
What everyone should know about malignant mesothelioma Malignant mesothelioma is a term that refers to nearly every case of mesothelioma. Although previously some medical professionals used the term benign mesothelioma to refer to some...more
Mesothelioma Support Isn't Difficult To Find! Illness and suffering are unfortunate parts of life which many of us encounter at some point or another, but for those who develop mesothelioma, an immense amount of devastation can be...more
How to Know If You Have Brain Cancer, is it Hereditary? A quantity of researchers have appeared at how to know if you have brain cancer malignancy as regards the aspect of heredity. Is the likelihood of having or finding human brain...more
Treatment for Crusted Scabies It is pertinent to isolate those infected with crusted scabies, as these patients may easily trigger an epidemic or outbreak of scabies. Fellow household members or hospital staff must take extra...more
Flying Ant Treatments: Why Would You Spend For Them? Flying ant treatments, needless to say, require you to spend some amount of money whether it is a few dollars for some ready-to-use treatments solution or a few more dollars for pest...more
Flying Ant Treatments Flying ant treatments are considerably less expensive than termite treatments. Flying ants are sometimes confused with termites, and before treatment is commenced, be sure which critter it is being treated. Beware...more