The Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing environmental health in Canada and internationally through the development and implementation of education and research initiatives. We are a registered not-for-profit charitable organization. The EHFC was inaugurated in 1989 and received official recognition as a registered charitable organization under the Canadian Income Tax Act in 1991.

The purpose of this project is to help you to compare the health of people in a particular county with the U.S. average and with the counties with the best rates and to provide information on environmental and population factors in the county which might influence health.

The website of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation - a national nonprofit organization. Our mission is to eradicate mesothelioma as a life-ending disease through research, education and awareness. We accomplish this by collaborating with doctors, scientists, asbestos trial lawyers and manufacturers, labor unions, drug companies, the Government, and mesothelioma patients and family members themselves.

Also known as cancer of the heart lining. Symptoms can include: This form of cancer is very rare. Chest pain and shortness of breath often accompany it. Diagnosis: As with pleural mesothelioma, pericardial mesothelioma may be diagnosed by using a thoracoscope to perform a thoracoscopy, which involves opening up the chest cavity to remove the tumor. Patients who develop excessive fluid around the heart, called an effusion, may need to have a sample taken to diagnose pericardial mesothelioma, or to relieve symptoms of a confirmed case of pericardial mesothelioma, such as poor circulation. The process of drawing out this fluid is called pericardiocentesis.

Mesothelioma UK provides impartial up-to-date information for patients diagnosed with Mesothelioma and their carers. The Centre supports the development of specialist nursing practice and research which promotes the highest possible standards of care. A Nurse Consultant has been appointed to lead the development of Mesothelioma UK. There is a free phone helpline available which provides access to timely, accurate and relevant advice for patients, carers and health care professionals.

The least common form of mesothelioma cancer is pericardial mesothelioma. Pericardial mesothelioma can spread to the lungs and when this occurs, it is considered secondary lung cancer. Mesothelioma is also sometimes referred to as an asbestos lung disease. Technically, this is also incorrect, since it does not originate in the lungs. Asbestosis is a type of asbestos lung disease that does originate in the lungs and is often confused with mesothelioma.

The Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America has a mission: fund research that will lead to the quickest cure for mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by asbestos exposure, has very few treatment options at this time. Since the year 2001, the foundation has funded the opening of the Mesothelioma Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Gill at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles.

Mesothelioma, Asbestos Cancer and Asbestos Disease information is provided to our commuity. This MesoSociety website is to help you learn more and to view events about Mesothelioma Awareness and Research, Asbestos Awareness and Research and links to Asbestos and Mesothelioma Resources.

Pericardial mesothelioma is a cancer in the lining that surrounds the heart, called the pericardium. The pericardium are cells that produce a lubricating fluid that protect the heart. They allow the heart to move freely when, for instance, it is pumping blood to other parts of your body. Pericardial mesothelioma is the least common form of malignant mesothelioma. It only accounts for 5 to 15% of all mesotheliomas.

Mesothelioma Settlements Lawyers - This site is dedicated to providing information to Mesothelioma patients and their families. If you or your family member have mesothelioma, you may be entitled to legal compensation. The Law Office of Bill T. Walker and The Law Office of Neil J. Maune can represent you in your mesothelioma case. Bill Walker and Neil Maune have experience representing countless individuals on a nationwide basis.