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Peritoneal Mesothelioma – Exposed to Asbestos

Monday, July 26, 2010

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www.mesovideolibrary.com – Craig Kozicki was exposed to asbestos during his childhood and throughout his life. He later developed peritoneal mesothelioma. His wife Shelly recounts his numerous points of exposure that led to his development of mesothelioma. Learn more about Shelly’s story by viewing this video on our website www.mesovideolibrary.com Call us at 866-404-5805 or e-mail [...]

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

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www.mesovideolibrary.com – Mary Jane Williams was shocked when she learned she had peritoneal mesothelioma. She explains how she immediately took action to combat her mesothelioma. Learn more by viewing this video on our official site www.mesovideolibrary.com Call us at 866-404-5805 or e-mail us at info@mesovideolibrary.com for help with your legal or medical peritoneal mesothelioma questions.

Coping with Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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www.mesovideolibrary.com – Mary Jane Williams believes her positive attitude played a critical role in fighting her peritoneal mesothelioma. She describes how mesothelioma cancer changed her life. Learn more about coping with peritoneal mesothelioma by viewing this video on our website www.mesovideolibrary.com If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, call us at [...]

Mesothelioma Symposium 2009 – Paul Sugarbaker, MD – Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Saturday, June 12, 2010

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More videos of symposium presentations are available at www.curemeso.org. Dr. Sugarbaker’s presentation at the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma organized by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.

Mesothelioma – Peritoneal Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Sunday, May 30, 2010

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www.mesovideolibrary.com – Diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, Mary Jane struggled for nearly a year before it was discovered. Learn more by watching this video on the Mesothelioma Video Library website www.mesovideolibrary.com If you’ve been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, call us at 866-404-5805 or e-mail us at info@mesovideolibrary.com.

H. Richard Alexander, MD | Peritoneal Mesothelioma | Symposium 2009

Saturday, May 1, 2010

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More videos about mesothelioma treatment available at www.curemeso.org. Dr. Alexander’s presentation from the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma 2009, presented by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, in Washington, DC.

Online Second Opinion – Peritoneal Carcinosis of Undefined Nature

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

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second opinion – Peritoneal Carcinosis of Undefined Nature This is a summary of 57 years old patient that was interested with receiving an expert second opinion. When the patient was 2 years old he had appendectomy, at 9 years old – intestinal invagination operation affecting the right side and iliac fossa, with subsequent hardening of [...]

Treatment Options for Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Sunday, October 25, 2009

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Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is directly linked to asbestos exposure. By the time this cancer is diagnosed the disease is usually well advanced. Signs and symptoms may not appear until 20 to 60 years after being exposed to asbestos. If diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is imperative to become informed about the different [...]

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treatment – Dr. Robert N. Taub

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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www.curemeso.org Learn about a specific chemotherapy as mesothelioma treatment from the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma 2008, sponsored by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Presentation by Dr. Robert N. Taub of Columbia University. Visit www.curemeso.org for 2009 symposium information.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Diagnosis – Reacting: Mesothelioma Videos

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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www.mesovideolibrary.com Mary Jane Williams was shocked when she learned she had peritoneal mesothelioma. In this video she explains how she immediately took action. For more information on Peritoneal Mesothelioma visit www.mesovideolibrary.com

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Information

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the peritoneum of the human abdominal cavity. Hence, this medical condition is also called as abdominal mesothelioma. But before seeing more about peritoneal mesothelioma, let us first take a look at the classifications and functions of the peritoneum membrane. Peritoneum is classified into visceral and [...]

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgical Procedures

Friday, August 28, 2009

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma is considerably rare, accounting for only between 10% and 20% of all Mesothelioma cases. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos exposure that affects the abdominal tissue, more specifically the lining in the abdominal wall. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is most often deadly, although treatment options are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and the [...]

Facts Concerning Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patients in California

Friday, August 14, 2009

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About 10% of all Mesothelioma cases that are diagnosed in the United States today are cases of Peritoneal Mesothelioma. There are nearly 3000 newly diagnosed cases of it diagnosed every year, which means that about 300 cases of Peritoneal Mesothelioma are diagnosed annually. The human body has numerous protective linings which encase various [...]

Robert Taub, MD, phd – Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Thursday, August 6, 2009

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View more videos about mesothelioma treatments at www.curemeso.org. Presentation by Dr. Taub at the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, presented by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.

Mesothelioma Foundation Symposium – John Chabot, MD – Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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More videos of symposium presentations are available at www.curemeso.org. Dr. Chabot’s presentation at the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma organized by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.

Asbestos and the Risk of Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

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Asbestos is a natural mineral that was once used in the construction and home improvement industries. It was put on ceilings when it was mixed with aertex, it was used to make surfaces semi flame resistant and it was also mixed with cement as it is very strong. At one point asbestos was seen [...]

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Research- H. Richard Alexander, MD

Sunday, July 12, 2009

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www.curemeso.org Learn about mesothelioma research and statistics from the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma 2008. Presentation by Dr. Richard Alexander, internationally recognized surgical oncologist and clinical researcher. He treats cancer patients at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center and is associate chairman for clinical research in the University of Maryland Department [...]

The Second Most Common Form of Mesothelioma: Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Mesothelioma is a deadly disease which in most cases is preventable. It is precisely this preventability that has raised the visibility of this disease. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is a good idea to acquire the assistance of a mesothelioma lawyer or attorney to discuss the feasibility of filing a mesothelioma [...]

Pleural or Peritoneal Mesothelioma — Interview of Five Year

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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As a Matter of Law: Pleural or Peritoneal Mesothelioma — Interview of Five Year Survivor Watch as Gary White, mesothelioma survivor of 5 years, talks about his story with co-host Robert Komitor, a mesothelioma attorney. Gary White was diagnosed with mesothelioma and given only 6 months…

Medical Treatment If You Live in California And Were Diagnosed With Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Sunday, May 10, 2009

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Mesothelioma is a tragic and deadly form of cancer, caused by exposure to asbestos, that often shows signs between ten and forty years after contraction, although a few cases have popped up as long as sixty years after the asbestos exposure. There are three main types of Mesothelioma, each named after which part of [...]

Scientists Conduct Clincial Trials of Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treatment

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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Researchers recently published the results of a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology detailing a potentially new treatment for patients of abdominal mesothelioma that will likely improve the condition for patients. The study found that when patients suffering from abdominal mesothelioma were given a combination of two drugs, Alimta (pemetrexed) and Gemzar (gemcitabine), [...]

Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Malignant Mesotheliomas

Saturday, April 18, 2009

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Peritoneal mesothelioma is less common than pleural mesothelioma, but both of these typically malignant mesotheliomas can be just as tragic. Peritoneal mesothelioma begins in the abdominal cavity, as opposed to the lungs and pleural areas of pleural mesothelioma. “Peritoneal” means it has to do with the peritoneum, which is a membrane that surrounds the [...]