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What are the three main symptoms to lung cancer?

The main three symptoms to lung cancer that should not be ignored are shortness of breath, pain when breathing or coughing, and existence of a persistent cough, especially if it is accompanied by expectoration of sputum streaked with blood. Additionally, loss of appetite, fatigue, unusual losses of weight are three symptoms, which are indicative of lung cancer.
Because of the non-specific nature of symptoms of Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma tests are imperative to rule out incidence of the disease when lung cancer symptoms show up. Early detection of Mesothelioma cancer substantiated by clear information of patient’s exposure to asbestos can help define the course of treatment.
Early Detection Of Mesothelioma Cancer In Long Term Health Prognosis
The length of time between asbestos exposure and onset of lung cancer symptoms can be between 15-50 years. Therefore a complete medical history and information of possible asbestos exposure are critical in identifying patients who are prone for developing Mesothelioma lung cancer.
During physical tests for Mesothelioma lung cancer, the doctor may check breath sounds to see whether there is any indication of fluid in the chest cavity. A variety of diagnostic procedures also help to determine whether a patient has Mesothelioma lung cancer.
Results from imaging scans, tissue biopsies, pulmonary function tests, and other diagnostic techniques, combined with the findings from a careful medical history help to define the course of treatment in Mesothelioma lung cancer.
There are less common but more uncomfortable symptoms of lung cancer, which are usually associated with advanced stages of the disease. Such lung cancer or Mesothelioma patients may exhibit symptoms like a hoarse voice, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the face or in the neck, pain or discomfort under the ribs, and shortness of breath caused by fluid around the lungs.
If you suspect that you or any of your family members have lung cancer symptoms– DO NOT DELAY – consult your physician right away.
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Autism Research Institute
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, California, USA 92116

www.autism.com

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), is a non-profit organization established in 1967. ARI devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism.

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Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20814-3015
(301) 657-0881
(800) 328-8476

www.autism-society.org

The Autism Society of America is the voice of the autism community. ASA is committed to getting autism information into the hands of those who need it most . According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, ASA estimates that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.

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Cure Autism Now
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 715
Los Angeles, CA 90036
1-323-549-0500
1-888-828-8476

www.cureautismnow.org

Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and outreach. Founded by parents of children with autism in 1995, the organization has grown from a kitchen-table effort to the largest provider of support for autism research and resources in the country. The organization's primary focus is to fund essential research through a variety of programs designed to encourage innovative approaches toward identifying the causes, prevention, treatment and a cure for autism and related disorders.

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OAR - Organization for Autism Research
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 351-5031

www.researchautism.org

The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) was created in December 2001, the product of the shared vision and unique life experiences of OAR’s seven founders. Led by these parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR has set out to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.

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Autism Speaks
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 252-8584
Fax: (212) 252-8676

www.AutismSpeaks.org

At Autism Speaks, the goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis.

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The Autism Acceptance Project

www.Taaproject.com

TAAP does not solicit funds for the cure of autism. Its primary mandate is to present critical lectures and exhibitions. The Autism Acceptance Project seeks to debate science, autism belief, and to investigate and support educational needs backed by accurate science. TAAProject is interested in scientific and ethical answers to the question, "what kinds of help do autistics need in order to succeed and contribute to society as autistic people?"

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The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
PO Box 767
Framingham, MA 01701
Toll Free: 1-866-3AUTISM (In the U.S)
Phone: 508-270-8855

www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org

The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism.

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Exploring Autism
Box 3445 DUMC
Durham, N.C. 27710

Fax: (919) 684-0952
info@exploringautism.org
www.exploringautism.org

The Exploring Autism website is the result of a collaboration between researchers, non-profit groups, and families who are living with autism. This website is dedicated to helping families who are living with the challenges of autism stay informed about the exciting breakthroughs involving the genetics of autism. As new genetic research findings are reported for autistic disorder we will report and explain these findings. We will explain genetic principles as they relate to autism, provide you with the latest research news, and seek your input as together we work to increase the body of knowledge about autism.

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Autism Research Network

www.autismresearchnetwork.org

The NIH supports two major research networks dedicated to understanding and treating autism. This Web site provides a single source of information about these networks and the research they conduct.

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Great Website About Autism

www.OnSpectrum.com

Autism Organizations

Autism Society of America The ASA exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Phone: 301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM (1.800.328.8476)

First Signs
First signs is dedicated to educating pediatricians and parents about the signs of autism. Explore this site if you suspect your very young child may be Autistic. Share their information with your pediatrician.

First Signs, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
Telephone (978) 346-4380
Fax (978) 346-4638

The NIH Autism Resource Network
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) support two major research networks dedicated to understanding and treating autism. This Web site provides a single source of information about these networks and the research they conduct. Here You'll find links to major University programs researching autism.

DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. You can begin your search by visiting any of the nine subject areas at the top of their home page. This site is particularly useful in researching your child's rights to accomodation in the public schools.

Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is now one of the largest foundations dedicated to autism in the world, with more than 130 employees, and walk chapters across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In 2006 the organization raised over $33 million and committed $25 million to fund scientific research. Autism Speaks also has an ASD Video Glossary on their site which is an invaluable tool for parents and caregivers.

2 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-252-8584
California: 310-230-3568
Fax: 212-252-8676

The CDC - Autism Information Center
The Autism Information Center seeks to give people accurate and timely information about public health and the Autism Spectrum Disorders. They respond to requests for information from state and local agencies, health professionals, universities, and the general public. A great resource site.

Association for Science in Autism Treatment
ASAT is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education and care of people with autism.
Since autism was first identified, there has been a long history of failed treatments and fads, levied on vulnerable individuals as well as on their families. Many of these treatments have been too quickly adopted by professionals, too readily sensationalized by the media, and too hastily embraced by consumers well before supporting evidence or reasonable probability existed for their effectiveness or safety.
Our goal is to foster and promote higher standards of accountability and professionalism, in the treatment of autism. We believe that every person with autism has the right to appropriate education and care, and we promote evidence based interventions based on sound scientific research, as the best means of achieving that goal.

Autism National Committee (AUTCOM)
An autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches. The organization was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.

P.O. Box 429,
Forest Knolls, CA 94933

Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support (OASIS) This site was created and maintained by Barb kirby, the parent of a child diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. The website is hosted by the university of Delaware.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

This site offers a wealth of information on disabilities. NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Acts as a central source of information on:

disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
research-based information on effective educational practices.

U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
P.O. Box 1492,
Washington, DC 20013-1492
Tel: 800-695-0285
Fax: 202-884-8441

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) The NICHD was initially established to investigate the broad aspects of human development as a means of understanding developmental disabilities, including mental retardation, and the events that occur during pregnancy. Today, the Institute conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood, to better understand the health of children, adults, families, and communities.

National Institutes of Health, DHHS,
31 Center Drive,
Rm. 2A32 MSC 2425,
Bethesda, MD 20892-2425
Tel: 301-496-5133 Fax: 301-496-7101

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Autism page

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.

National Institutes of Health, DHHS,
6001 Executive Blvd. Rm. 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Tel: 301-443-4513/866-615-NIMH (-6464) 301-443-8431 (TTY)
Fax: 301-443-4279

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Information Clearinghouse
       Includes a discussion of Autism & Language.
       1 Communication Avenue,
       Bethesda, MD 20892-3456
       Tel: 800-241-1044
       800-241-1055 (TTD/TTY)

The Autism Spectrum Institute
The ASI provides supportive education programs and trains pre-service and teacher educators as well as parents and families of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. The Institute provides a multidisciplinary network of consultants that can assist in identifying, selecting, and implementing effective programs, a lending library, and information to families and professionals through workshops and inservice trainings. It will also serve as a coordinating site for classroom-, home-, and clinic-based research with an emphasis on the empirical validation of intervention strategies.

Autism Spectrum Institute
Illinois State University
DeGarmo, Room 517
Campus Box 5910
Normal, IL 61790-5910
Telephone: (309) 438-5291
Fax: (309) 438-8699

Center for Excellence in Autism Research at the University of Pittsburgh
The goal of the Autism Center of Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh is to conduct exceptional research on the cognitive, brain and genetic basis of autism. Through this research we hope to provide innovative treatment developments and to advance community services and government policy that will consistently improve the lives of those with autism spectrum disorders.

Webster Hall, Suite 300
3811 O’Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Toll Free 1-866-647-3436
Phone 412-246-5485

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD - Albany) is a university - affiliated resource center that brings research and practice together in community settings. CARD - Albany provides evidence based training and support to families and professionals, and through on-going research contributes knowledge to the field of autism spectrum disorders. CARD - Albany serves a diverse population of families, educators, and community professionals. Eligible participants include individuals who have been diagnosed with:

Autistic Disorder/Autism
Asperger's Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Rett's Disorder

Services are provided at NO COST to families and professionals throughout New York.

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
University at Albany
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203

phone: (518) 442-2574
toll free: (866) 442-2574

fax: (518) 442-4834
email: card@albany.edu

Center for Human Development Research (CHDR)
The Center for Human Development Research (CHDR) is a multidisciplinary center for research on developmental psychopathology and developmental disabilities, based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Medical School. Our mission is to be a center of excellence in research, education, clinical and community service related to all aspects of human development and developmental psychopathology. Our goal is to improve the lives of people with developmental disorders or mental illness originating in childhood, through research on the nature, causes, and treatment of these disorders.

Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities
The mission of the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities is to catalyze and integrate advances in science, engineering, and technology to promote the quality of life and independent living of people with cognitive disabilities. Over 22 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by impaired cognitive function such as intellectual disabilities, brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and serious, persistent mental illness. An estimated 334,000 persons in Colorado have cognitive disabilities.
The University of Colorado established the Institute in 2001 as a result of a substantial gift from Bill and Claudia Coleman. Part of their gift established the Coleman-Turner Chair in Cognitive Disability. The Colemans also provide annual gifts to fund the operating and research expenditures of the Institute. The Coleman Colorado Foundation (CCF) was established to receive gifts from the donors. It is a 501 (c) (3) public charity classified as a 509 (a) (3) supporting organization to the University of Colorado (CU) to support the Coleman Institute.

Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities
University of Colorado
3825 Iris Ave., Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 492-0639 Fax: (303) 735-5643

Autism Center of Excellence and Healthy Infant Development Laboratory
The Autism Center of Excellence and Healthy Infant Development Laboratory is dedicated to discovering the causes of autism using our multi-disciplinary research. One of six Autism Centers of Excellence (ACE) in the country established at the University of California, San Diego by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

8110 La Jolla Shores Dr.
Suite 201
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 551-7925

Indiana Resource Center for Autism
The Indiana Resource Center for Autism conducts outreach training and consultations, engages in research, and develops and disseminates information on behalf of individuals across the autism spectrum, including autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. IRCAs efforts are focused on providing communities, organizations, agencies, and families with the knowledge and skills to support children and adults in typical early intervention, school, community, work, and home settings.

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-2696

Phone: (812) 855-6508
Fax: (812) 855-9630
TT: (812) 855-9396

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Autism Research Institute
4182 Adams Avenue
San Diego, California, USA 92116

www.autism.com

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), is a non-profit organization established in 1967. ARI devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism.

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Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland, USA 20814-3015
(301) 657-0881
(800) 328-8476

www.autism-society.org

The Autism Society of America is the voice of the autism community. ASA is committed to getting autism information into the hands of those who need it most . According to statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other governmental agencies, autism is growing at a startling rate of 10-17 percent per year. At this rate, ASA estimates that the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.

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Cure Autism Now
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 715
Los Angeles, CA 90036
1-323-549-0500
1-888-828-8476

www.cureautismnow.org

Cure Autism Now (CAN) is an organization of parents, clinicians and leading scientists committed to accelerating the pace of biomedical research in autism through raising money for research projects, education and outreach. Founded by parents of children with autism in 1995, the organization has grown from a kitchen-table effort to the largest provider of support for autism research and resources in the country. The organization's primary focus is to fund essential research through a variety of programs designed to encourage innovative approaches toward identifying the causes, prevention, treatment and a cure for autism and related disorders.

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OAR - Organization for Autism Research
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 351-5031

www.researchautism.org

The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) was created in December 2001, the product of the shared vision and unique life experiences of OAR’s seven founders. Led by these parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR has set out to use applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.

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Autism Speaks
2 Park Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 252-8584
Fax: (212) 252-8676

www.AutismSpeaks.org

At Autism Speaks, the goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis.

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The Autism Acceptance Project

www.Taaproject.com

TAAP does not solicit funds for the cure of autism. Its primary mandate is to present critical lectures and exhibitions. The Autism Acceptance Project seeks to debate science, autism belief, and to investigate and support educational needs backed by accurate science. TAAProject is interested in scientific and ethical answers to the question, "what kinds of help do autistics need in order to succeed and contribute to society as autistic people?"

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The Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
PO Box 767
Framingham, MA 01701
Toll Free: 1-866-3AUTISM (In the U.S)
Phone: 508-270-8855

www.dougflutiejrfoundation.org

The Foundation's mission is to aid financially disadvantaged families who need assistance in caring for their children with autism; to fund education and research into the causes and consequences of childhood autism; and to serve as a clearinghouse and communications center for new programs and services developed for individuals with autism.

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Exploring Autism
Box 3445 DUMC
Durham, N.C. 27710

Fax: (919) 684-0952
info@exploringautism.org
www.exploringautism.org

The Exploring Autism website is the result of a collaboration between researchers, non-profit groups, and families who are living with autism. This website is dedicated to helping families who are living with the challenges of autism stay informed about the exciting breakthroughs involving the genetics of autism. As new genetic research findings are reported for autistic disorder we will report and explain these findings. We will explain genetic principles as they relate to autism, provide you with the latest research news, and seek your input as together we work to increase the body of knowledge about autism.

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Autism Research Network

www.autismresearchnetwork.org

The NIH supports two major research networks dedicated to understanding and treating autism. This Web site provides a single source of information about these networks and the research they conduct.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Great Website About Autism

www.OnSpectrum.com

Autism Organizations

Autism Society of America
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-3067
Phone: 301.657.0881 or 1.800.3AUTISM (1.800.328.8476)

First Signs, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
Telephone (978) 346-4380
Fax (978) 346-4638

2 Park Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Tel: 212-252-8584
California: 310-230-3568
Fax: 212-252-8676

P.O. Box 429,
Forest Knolls, CA 94933

disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,
No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and
research-based information on effective educational practices.

U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs
P.O. Box 1492,
Washington, DC 20013-1492
Tel: 800-695-0285
Fax: 202-884-8441

National Institutes of Health, DHHS,
31 Center Drive,
Rm. 2A32 MSC 2425,
Bethesda, MD 20892-2425
Tel: 301-496-5133 Fax: 301-496-7101

National Institutes of Health, DHHS,
6001 Executive Blvd. Rm. 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Tel: 301-443-4513/866-615-NIMH (-6464) 301-443-8431 (TTY)
Fax: 301-443-4279

Autism Spectrum Institute
Illinois State University
DeGarmo, Room 517
Campus Box 5910
Normal, IL 61790-5910
Telephone: (309) 438-5291
Fax: (309) 438-8699

Webster Hall, Suite 300
3811 O’Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Toll Free 1-866-647-3436
Phone 412-246-5485

Autistic Disorder/Autism
Asperger's Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Rett's Disorder

Services are provided at NO COST to families and professionals throughout New York.

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
University at Albany
1535 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203

phone: (518) 442-2574
toll free: (866) 442-2574

fax: (518) 442-4834
email: card@albany.edu

Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities
University of Colorado
3825 Iris Ave., Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 492-0639 Fax: (303) 735-5643

8110 La Jolla Shores Dr.
Suite 201
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 551-7925

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47408-2696

Phone: (812) 855-6508
Fax: (812) 855-9630
TT: (812) 855-9396

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