LegalView recently discovered that scientists in Australian were using a skin cancer cream on mesothelioma-infected mice to determine if the cream could provide any benefits to mesothelioma patients. In a majority of the mice, scientists found the cream "curing" the mesothelioma patients.
Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 11, 2008 -- LegalView, the number one legal resource available on the Web, recently reported on its mesothelioma information blog of a scientific discovery that may offer varied levels of relief to mesothelioma cancer patients. Several Australian scientists used a skin cancer cream treatment known as Imiquimod combined with an additional cancer treatment known as antiCD40 to treat mesothelioma tumor patients. Nearly 50 percent of the mice tested in the study showed positive results, although treatment side effects were found to be severe.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by the exposure and inhalation of asbestos fibers and dust. Unfortunately, many individuals are at risk for the development of the cancer even those who were not employed in occupations where asbestos was readily available at high exposure levels. Asbestos was used in several products as well as during the construction of homes, apartments, hospitals, schools and office/government buildings until its use was banned in the 1970s and 1980s when mesothelioma cancer and the dangers of asbestos began to surface.
Individuals who suffer from mesothelioma cancer or believe they may have the beginnings of mesothelioma cancer should seek medical attention immediately. Additionally, receiving a free legal consultation from an experienced
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