New process can lead to early mesothelioma detection
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009An asbestos disease researcher has developed a new test that could make diagnosing mesothelioma easier.
Madagascar full The Monster Squad move buy It’s Alive III: Island of the Alive Dr. Carmen Endress, A researcher at the National Center for Vermiculite and Asbestos-Related Cancers at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit, MI, developed a tool that enables radiologists to see lesions caused by asbestos exposure in three dimensions. This makes it much, much easier to catch the cancer early.
According to a story published on the website Science Daily, Doctor Michael Harbut, co-director of the center, made the announcement at the annual conference of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization in Manhattan Beach, CA at the end of March.
Early detection of mesothelioma cancer is the one factor that can lead to moderately successful treatment.
In addition to early detection of mesothelioma, the process can be used as a public health and safety tool. By detecting cases earlier, public health officials can pinpoint areas of asbestos contamination earlier and take more effective steps to protect the general public.