A mesothelioma update

April 17, 2011 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: In a recent column, you stated that “seven W.R. Grace executives and managers were indicted on 10 federal criminal counts of knowingly endangering the residents of the town of Libby, Mont., and of concealing information regarding the health effects of the company’s mining operations.”

While your column mentions the indictment, there is no mention that all seven executives were found not guilty by a jury in Montana. Can you print an update?

DEAR READER: Yes, I certainly can. I wrote about mesothelioma based on information I received from a reputable television-network commentary and from newspaper articles on the subject. [Read more...]

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Asbestos exposure has devastating results

March 10, 2011 By

DEAR DR. GOTT: I saw a commentary on television recently about mesothelioma. This sounds simply awful and would like to know more about the topic. Can you fill in the blanks?

DEAR READER: Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that lines a person’s organs and is the result of lead paint and asbestos exposure and, rarely, radiation exposure. There are three forms — plural, pericardial and peritoneal. The pleural form affects the chest cavity and makes up more than 70 percent of all reported cases. The peritoneal form affects the stomach cavity, and the pericardial form occurs in the outside linings of the heart.
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