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Some forms of asbestos can be found among vermiculite ore, a naturally occurring mineral commonly found in mountainous regions around the world. Vermiculite contaminated with asbestos was used in numerous different products, including insulation, soil additives and fertilizers.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare disease that affects the lining of several vital organs in the body. Almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma affects 2,000 to 3,000 people each year in the United States.
Studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that in the United States, at least 43,073 people have been killed by asbestos since 1979. However, they also state that this figure could account for as little as 20 percent of asbestos-related deaths.
The search for a mesothelioma cure is still underway, and a number of medical researchers are dedicating their time to extensive clinical and laboratory tests in hopes of eradicating this rare cancer.
Chest pain, shortness of breath and difficulty swallowing are all symptoms of pleural mesothelioma, yet these complaints are also associated with a wide range of other diseases.
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that is toxic to humans.
Gene therapy was originally developed to treat genetically inherited diseases, but in the last decade, it has been integrated into the fight against cancer.
A recent study exploring the effects of radiotherapy alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy as post-surgical treatment reveals that survival rates, especially in Stage II patients, are improved by a multimodal approach involving radiotherapy.
According to a statement released by Turkey's Environment Management Directorate-General, all uses of asbestos were officially banned on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010.
Although asbestos was already partially banned, the move to completely ban asbestos has enabled Turkey to fully abide by European Union (EU) regulations.
