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>Mesothelioma Survival Rates     Survival rates for mesothelioma refer to the amount of time patients with mesothelioma live after a diagnosis. Overall, about 40 percent of mesothelioma patients survive the first year after diagnosis. These rates vary based on many factors: Age, race, gender, cancer stage and mesothelioma type. Historically, survival rates for mesothelioma are measured in terms of one-year survival. However, many mesothelioma patients are beating the odds and living far beyond median survival rates thanks to advances in treatment. Additionally, five-year survival for mesothelioma patients has steadily improved since 1999, according to the latest report from the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program. Long-term survivors attribute their success to a multidisciplinary approach to treatment from mesothelioma specialists, alternative medicine, clinical trials and nutritional changes. Mesothelioma Survival Rate vs...

JAMB Postpones 2018 UTME Mock Examination The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has postponed the 2018 Mock Examination which was earlier scheduled to hold between January 22nd and 24th, 2018.The 2018 JAMB UTME Mock Examination will now hold on the first week in February, 2018.It was learnt that the postponement is connected to the ongoing strike by non-teaching staff of universities which makes it impossible for JAMB to make use of the CBT centres located within the campuses of some of the universities. The JAMB Boss revealed that about 10 percent of the expected number of candidates have so far registered for the 2018 UTME. The date for the main JAMB examination remains the same. It is expected to hold between March 9th – March 17, 2017. The JAMB Boss further stressed that “No candidates, examiners, invigilators will be allowed to enter the examination hall with wrist watches, pencils except HB pencils and cameras Breaking News: JAMB 2018 # JAMB FORM: 2018/2019 JAMB CBT Registr...

Asbestos Exposure Among Navy Veterans Navy mesothelioma   Navy veterans still are paying the price today. The Navy finally stopped filling ships with asbestos in the early ’70s, but those vessels remained in use for many years after production stopped. Prior to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulating the use of asbestos, shipbuilders were using it in hundreds of applications. Engine rooms, boiler rooms, weapons and ammunition storage rooms – anywhere that needed heat resistance – all had the mineral. It was in the mess halls, the sleeping quarters and navigation rooms, too. Products like cables, gaskets and valves had asbestos . It covered the pipes, pumps, motors, condensers and compressors that helped run a ship. It was in the wall insulation and the floors. The construction, demolition, repair or renovation of ships – or naval buildings on land – exposed Navy personnel to the microscopic asbestos fibers. As ships aged, asbestos became brittle. An...

What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. How Can Asbestos Affect My Health?  Three of the major health effects associated with asbestos exposure are: Lung Cancer  Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that is found in the thin lining of the lung, chest and the abdomen and heart  Asbestosis, a serious progressive, long-term, non-cancer disease of the lungs  The risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma increases with the number of fibres inhaled. The risk of lung cancer from inhaling asbestos fibres is also greater if you smoke. People who get asbestosis have usually been exposed to high levels of asbestos for a long time. The symptoms of these diseases do not usually appear until about 10 to 30 years after the first exposure to ...

Expat Life Insurance We have all heard about life insurance, but what actually is it? Why would you need it? How much does it cost? In this article, we break down the key information about Life Insurance to help you make an informed decision. What is life insurance? Life insurance is a financial protection that pays out a lump sum of money should the policy holder pass away. Why do you need life insurance? There are several reasons why you might want, or need, to take out life insurance: Current life insurance does not cover you as an expat : It is often the case that life insurances are not transferable if you go and live overseas. If you have life insurance in your home country you need to check if it covers you as an expat. Unless you specifically requested this when taking out the insurance policy, it is unlikely that you will be covered and you may need an additional policy in your new country of residence. To secure a loan/mortgage: It may be a requirement by the lender that you...

Donating to Fight Diabetes As many as 25 million Americans have diabetes. That’s over 8% of the population. South Dakota alone, one of the least populated states in the Union has a 6% rate of diabetes. Affecting both young and old alike, this disease is life-altering and often life-threatening as well. The American Diabetes Association is working to educate people about diabetes, promoting research, and advocating for affordable treatments for diabetic patients all over the United States. With your car donation to them through Donate a Car, you can help them keep moving forward in the fight against diabetes. Types of Diabetes There are 3 different types of Diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational. Each type has different indicators and risks, and are treated differently by doctors and patients. Type 1 Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is a condition where the body doesn’t produce it’s own insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows your body to absorb the sugars fr...

Ways to Prevent Pancreatic Cancer In this article you will learn some simple steps to help avoid pancreatic cancer and also some preventive measure to lower the risk . With the help of Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research . The goal of the Hirshberg Foundation is to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and to help develop the most advanced treatment options. To donate your car to help them in this cause, click here . Scientists have not found any sure way to prevent pancreatic cancer. Some things just cannot be controlled like race, gender, age and family history. However, there are some things a person can do that may lower their risk. Things You Can Do To Lower Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: 1. Do Not Smoke. This is the most vital avoidable risk element for pancreatic cancer. If you can quit smoking, it will lower your risk. If you do smoke and would like help quitting, please speak with your physician right away. 2. Maintain a Healthy Weight. Another way to lower your ...

Mel B has sliced off the flesh on her ribs in a dramatic move to get rid of a tattoo tribute to her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte. The former Spice Girls star had a tattoo with the words, “Stephen, till death do us part you own my heart” inked along her ribcage. Following their divorce, the America’s Got Talent host decided she wanted to put a quick closure on their “toxic relationship” so, rather than go the laser removal route which usually takes a long time, she decided to scar herself by having her flesh cut off. She only got rid of Stephen’s name but kept the rest of the wording. She proudly flashed her side during her night on the town while dressed in a crop top to show the world that Stephen is gone for good, including from her body. Speaking of the drastic op, she said: “I wanted the tattoo removed to help close the final chapter on a toxic relationship. Even though I’ve taken the steps to remove Stephen’s name from my body, the domestic abuse will forever remain with me.”

Rumours that a clause surrounding Catalan independence exists in Lionel Messi's Barcelona contract were not denied by his father. Barcelona star Lionel Messi Lionel Messi's father has suggested that there is a clause in his new contract allowing him to leave Barcelona if Catalonia were granted independence and the club could not play in a competitive league. The Argentina superstar penned fresh terms at Camp Nou until 2021 in November, with Barca confirming a €700million release fee had been inserted. However, reports have emerged that the club's record goalscorer asked for a clause to be included allowing him to depart if Barca were not playing in a top league. And his father, Jorge, hinted at such an agreement when speaking to Argentine radio station "The Red". "All that has been said is not true," he said. "There is an agreement that Lionel will remain at the club as long as they are playing in a top league. "If Catalonia gets independence t...

Money related assets for mesothelioma patients Indeed, even with medical coverage, mesothelioma can make a generous monetary weight. Without protection, it can be crushing. Stressing over cash while battling a possibly deadly ailment is troublesome, best case scenario, so we've amassed a rundown of assets that may enable you to acquire budgetary help for: You ought to likewise realize that claims in past mesothelioma cases have made settlement finances that are accessible to current casualties. See our exchange on the most proficient method to document a case in the Mesothelioma Compensation article in the Legal Issues segment of this site. Monetary Resources for Mesothelioma Patients  Restorative Payments Medical coverage Private Health Insurance – Having your own particular medical coverage or protection through your manager will essentially facilitate your money related weight. Notwithstanding, protection wont pay for everything and back up plans have been known to commit errors...