LegalView Announces Update to Mesothelioma Information Portal

New research has found potential new treatment options for mesothelioma lung cancer, the deadly disease caused by asbestos exposure.
 
Dec. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- LegalView.com has updated its mesothelioma portal about an exciting new development for a possible cure for mesothelioma cancer.

Japanese researchers at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology in Tokyo have found a natural compound called JBIR-23 appears to prevent the growth of mesothelioma cancer in mice. In laboratory test tube studies, this compound appears to have a cytotoxic effect on mesothelioma cells and promotes cell death. When the compound was tested on mice, it appeared to have the same affect. JBIR-23 appears to prevent cell growth, without any weight loss or other observable side effects.

Those who have handled or inhaled asbestos are at increased risk for mesothelioma. Asbestos was heavily used in the 20th century as instillation in construction projects. When inhaled, the microscopic fibers of asbestos can cause physiological effects that can remain unseen for decades. Mesothelioma is one of the most deadly forms of cancer and affects more than 3,000 people in the United States alone. Many who suffer from mesothelioma cancer often will not experience any symptoms until 20 years after exposure. Because of the long latency period of the disease, it will often present itself in the later stages and can be disguised as a less serious form of lung cancer. This complication can lead to a wrong or an inaccurate diagnosis of the disease. Early, accurate diagnosis of the cancer is important in beginning treatment to slow the tumor’s growth.    


Mesothelioma is one of the most difficult cancers to treat with conventional treatments, so the discovery of this compound is exciting as it appears to not only prevent tumor growth, but it also leads to a reduction in tumor volume. This is an aspect that was not found in the control group when the study was conducted.

It is well known that the companies that manufactured and sold asbestos knew about its harmful effects as early as the 1920s, so many people who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer seek legal representation from a mesothelioma law firm, which can be found at http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/. Exposure to asbestos can cause serious illness and those diagnosed may not know that they have the disease until many years after exposure. LegalView is leading an online resource for those seeking a a mesothelioma cancer lawyer, which can be found at http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/. To learn more about mesothelioma lung cancer or to find a potential mesothelioma lawyer, visit http://mesothelioma.legalview.com/ for more information.

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