TV Show Planned to Raise Funds for Mesothelioma and Other Cancer Research

A TV show featuring musicians, actors and other celebrities is planned to raise funds for cancer research including research for mesothelioma. For more information, visit www.weitzlux.com.
 
June 9, 2010 - PRLog -- It has been reported that major TV networks will simultaneously broadcast a show to raise funds for cancer research including research for mesothelioma. Research projects that are awarded grants must show patient benefit within 3 years from receiving the money. The show will feature live performances by musicians and appearances by TV, film and sport celebrities. The guests of the show will also provide information on cancer. Journalist Katie Couric who has lost two relatives to cancer will be co-hosting the show.

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People at highest risk of developing mesothelioma cancer are those who have worked with asbestos containing products. These workers include mechanics, plumbers, construction workers and electricians. People who work with asbestos containing products inhale asbestos fibers when they cut, hammer or otherwise disturb an asbestos containing product. The inhaled asbestos fibers can become trapped in the lungs or other major organs and lead to the development of asbestos cancers such as lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Weitz & Luxenberg is U.S. law firm that specializes in mesothelioma cancer cases. The firm's mesothelioma lawyers have won millions of dollars for thousands of people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma. The firm has successfully represented many former mechanics, boiler workers and other workers who were exposed to asbestos at job sites.

People who are suffering from mesothelioma or asbestos related lung cancer may be entitled to file a lawsuit because asbestos exposure is often the result of recklessness of companies in the asbestos industry. Many companies failed to warn of the dangers of asbestos and failed to provide equipment that could have prevented exposure to asbestos despite having knowledge of the lethal dangers of asbestos. For a free case review from a mesothelioma attorney (http://www.weitzlux.com/mesothelioma-attorney_1932416.html), visit http://www.weitzlux.com.

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Weitz & Luxenberg is a leading personal injury law firm in the U.S. The firm has the top mesothelioma lawyers. In addition to asbestos cancer cases, the firm takes defective product cases. The firm offers free case reviews from www.weitzlux.com
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