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80The Importance of Nutrition for Individuals Suffering from Cancer
Nutrition is very important to those suffering from cancer. Many cancers, such as mesothelioma, make eating difficult due to nausea, vomiting, and depression. Combating excessive weight loss and dehydration during cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, can greatly improve one’s quality of life and chances of survival.
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75Mesothelioma and the Army's Responsibility / Liability
The material asbestos was widely used in the construction of many buildings until the late 1970s. Many ships and barracks were constructed using asbestos during that time. For this reason, soldiers of United States military are at an increased risk of developing the cancer known as mesothelioma. There is some evidence that the army was aware of the dangers of asbestos, but failed to act. This would leave the military responsible for those cases of mesothelioma.
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74Asbestosis
Asbestosis is an inflammatory lung condition which causes coughing, shortness of breath, and scarring of lung tissue. Like mesothelioma, this condition is caused by exposure to asbestos. This Hubpage, offers information on the symptoms of asbestosis, as well as who may be at risk.
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74Mesothelioma in the Marines
Marine Corps and other military veterans are at risk of developing the cancer known as mesothelioma. Many ships, barracks, and other military structures constructed during the World War II and Vietnam eras were built using asbestos, which is known to cause mesothelioma. Available treatments include chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation treatments.
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73Mesothelioma Life Expectancy and Survival Rate
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that is currently without a cure. Treatment plans, such as chemotherapy and surgery, may be used to extend the life expectancy of the patient.
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72Asbestos Exposure and Construction Work
This Hubpage offers information about the risk of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in relation to construction work.
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72Mesothelioma: A Threat To Naval Forces
Navy veterans stand at a higher risk for developing mesothelioma from asbestos exposure than nearly any other demographic. Cancer causing asbestos was used in ship building for many decades, particularly through the WWII and Vietnam eras. This Hubpage offers information on particular shipyards where workers have been diagnosed, as well as treatment options available to those in need.
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72Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos is a mineral fiber which can only be positively defined through the use of a microscope. Inhaling asbestos fibers has been linked to the cancer known as mesothelioma. Because of the extreme health risks, asbestos abatement (removal) is a very dangerous process. This Hubpage offers information on where asbestos may be found in the home and some guidelines for asbestos removal.
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72CTC Test Used to Track The Progress of Mesothelioma
This Hubpage offers information about new techniques to track the progress of mesothelioma and lung cancer.
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71Iraq and Afghanistan Vets May Be at Risk for Mesothelioma
This Hubpage offers information about the risk of asbestos exposure that U.S veterans face.
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