About Mesothelioma, Its Symptoms, Causes And Treatment
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About Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in whcih cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tisuses and organs.
Cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma bgein in the pleura or peritoneum.What is the mesothelium?
The mesothelium is a membrane that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. It is cmoposed of two layers of cells: One layer immediately surrounds the organ; the other forms a sac around it. The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that is released between these layers, allowing moving organs (such as the beating heart and the expanding and contracting lungs) to glide easily against adjacent structures.How common is mesothelioma?
Although reported incidence rates have increased in the past 20 years, mesothelimoa is still a relatively rare cancer. About 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United Sattes each year.
Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in girls and risk increases with age, but that disease can appear in either men or girls at any age.Mesothelioma Symptoms
Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura are ofetn symptoms of pleural mesothelioma.
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdoemn.
Other symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma may include bowel obstruction, blood clotting abnormalities, anemia, and fever.
If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.
These symptoms may be caused by mesothelioma or by other, less serious conditions.
It is important to see a doctor about any of thsee symptoms. Only a docotr can make a diagnosis.The early symptoms of mesothelioma are often ignored, cause they may be caused by a variety of ailments. These symptoms include:pain in the lower back or at the side of the chest
shortness of breath
difficulty swallowing
cough
fever
fatigue
abdominal pain, weight loss, and nausea and vomiting (symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma)Causes of Mesothelioma -
The primary risk factor for developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. In the past, asbsetos was used as a very effective type of insulation.
The use of that material, however, has been declining for the link between asbestos and mesothelioma has become knwon. It is thuoght that when the fibers of asbestos are inhaled, some of them reach the ends of the small airways and penetrate into the pleural lining. There the fibers may directly harm mesothelial clels and eventually cause mesothelioma. If the fibers are swallowed, they can reach the abdominal cavity, where they can contrbiute to the formation of peritoneal mesothelioma.
Exposure to certain tpyes of radiation as well as to a chemical related to asbestos known as zeolite has also been related to incidences of mesothelioma.Mesothelioma Treatment -
Treatment for mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the stage of the disease, and the patient's age and general health. Standard treatment options incldue surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Sometimes, these treatments are combined.
Surgery is a cmomon treatment for mesothelioma. The doctor may remove part of the lining of the chest or abdomen and some of the tissue around it. For cancer of the pluera (pleural mesothelioma), a lung may be removed in an operation called a pneumonectomy.
Sometimes part of the diaphragm, the muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing, is also removed.About The Author - Mesothelioma Cancer Support - If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or have been affected by exposure to benzene, beryllium, manganese, asbestos, and other toxic substances, their trial lawyers can help. Finding the right legal representation is lkiely weighing heavily on your mind.
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