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Gene Silencing May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer: Cancer treatment review

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Gene Silencing May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer  
by Peter Kent

 

Research recently published in an issue of the American Association for Cancer Research has found that chemical modification, also known as hypermethylation, of a single gene in the lung may increase the progression and severity of lung cancer in a patient diagnosed with the condition.The Science Daily news article reported that after smoking, a patient may develop “tobacco-mediated hypermethylation”.

Through the development of these findings, it becomes much easier for scientists to treat lung cancer by reversing the process of “silencing” the gene, which has been identified as MTHFR, which upon modification induces a stronger surge of lung cancer development.

The study also noted that through the consumption of such dangerous carcinogens, such as tobacco smoke and potentially asbestos fibers, there may be the development of genome damage, which can cause mutations among genes, and eventually silencing them through chemical modification, which in turn also will cause the increase of lung cancer progression, according to scientists.

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer

Mesothelioma cancer is what the National Library of Medicine has deemed a “cancer of the tissue” and it effects the mesothelium “tissue that lines the lungs, stomach, heart and other organs.” The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reported the following mesothelioma signs and symptoms including:

* shortness of breath

* pain in the chest

* accumulation of fluid in the chest

* weight loss

* abdominal pain

* sweling in abdomen

* bowel obstruction

* blood clotting

* fever

* anemia

Litigation Involving Mesothelioma Cases

Individuals who have suffered from a mesothelioma diagnosis are encouraged to utilize a free legal consultation from an experienced mesothelioma attorney. It may be a necessary step to develop a mesothelioma lawsuit.

Becoming involved in a mesothelioma lawsuit may provide compensation for a mesothelioma victim.

Also, it may be useful to develop a mesothelioma lawsuit as a monetary reward could be earned. It is common that individuals who have mesothelioma cancer require the administration of chemotherapy, which can often cost several thousand dollars each session.

To learn more about developing mesothelioma and asbestos litigation, visit the LegalView information portal on mesothelioma and get up-to-date treatment news as well as the latest jury verdicts and assistance on obtaining a mesothelioma lawyer.

Mesothelioma is often considered a fatal condition, which is why it is imperative that an individual know the details behind the condition.

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