Mesothelioma Tests - Advancements In Testing Methods Written by Adam Jones Both mesothelioma tests and new mesothelioma treatment has undergone a number of clinical trials over recent years. Experts and researchers have come a long way, with recent research into mesothelioma diagnostic tests and treatment producing some interesting results. Medical experts are always working hard to find a cure for malignant mesothelioma, a deadly cancer that is currently incurable. However, advancements have been made with both tests and treatment for this disease. As well as discovering various treatment combinations that have managed to extend patients' lives by several months, researchers are also looking more closely into blood tests for mesothelioma. Early indications have suggested that protein levels in blood could indicate presence of mesothelioma cells, which could make a real impact where this disease is concerned. The Signs And Symptoms Of Asbestosis - What To Look Out For Written by Adam Jones Asbestosis is a disease caused by exposure to high levels to asbestos, a dangerous mineral that can also result in mesothelioma, which is a deadly cancer. It is important for anyone that works or has worked with asbestos – and those that think they may have been exposed to asbestos particles through some other source – to familiarize themselves with signs and symptoms of asbestosis. When airborne asbestos fibers and dust are breathed in, because of particle deposition asbestosis can occur. This is a disease that can result in scarring of lung tissue and can reduce breathing and lung capacity. One thing to bear in mind is that diseases that are related to asbestos can have a very long latency period. This means that symptoms of disease may not manifest for several decades following exposure to asbestos. Many of people that are now being diagnosed with asbestosis and other diseases that are related to asbestos are between ages of fifty and seventy - those that worked with asbestos in decades gone by. Some of symptoms that are associated with asbestosis include: difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, persistent cough, difficulties in performing physical activities, and chest pains. Cont'd on page 2 ==>   ImproveHomeLife.com © 2005 Terms of Use