Mesothelioma type of cancer found in the mesothelium, covering that protects most of the internal organs of the body. Mesothelium in two layers: one that works like the skin on a particular body, the other like a bag that surrounds him. These layers produce lubrication so that devices can easily slip against each other. For example: heart beats while expanding the lungs contract. Mesothelium is called ' pericardium ' when covering the heart, ' side ' when surrounding the lungs, and the peritoneum when lining various organs in the abdomen.
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant cells mesothelium abnormal behaviour and split Haseeb. Most cases start in the pleural and peritoneal membrane. Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma are common forms of this cancer are rare. Although still considered uncommon, often occurs in individuals who have been exposed to asbestos at work. At least 70 to 80 percent of cases are caused by asbestos exposure. However, some cases have no known reasons.
Commercial use of asbestos began in the late nineteenth century and increased during World War II. Millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos dust. People who work in asbestos mines and Mills, and factories producing asbestos products, heating and building industries have greater risk of developing cancer. Families living with asbestos workers are also at risk.
Common symptoms of the disease, which usually appear after exposure to asbestos, 30 to 50 years, include: shortness of breath, chest pain, weight loss, abdominal pain, abdominal swelling, bowel obstruction, abnormal blood clotting, anemia, fever, difficulty in swallowing and pain, swelling in the neck and face.
Diagnosis can be difficult because most of the symptoms resemble other conditions. Medical tests like mammograms and CT, MRI, biopsy is performed on the patient until you can confirm the disease. It then determines the doctor after being diagnosed, how far the cancer has spread. Unfortunately, the disease cannot be cured. There are many treatment options: chemotherapy and radiation therapy and surgery.
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