What is mesothelioma cancer? Mesothelioma cancers are the cancers that spread in the mesothelium tissues. Mesothelium, in general, is the name of the upholstery fabric that forms the various organs like heart, lungs, abdomen and genitals. The lining around the abdominal organs known as the peritoneal membrane. Membranes surrounding the lungs is called pleural membrane, while the lining that surrounds the heart called the pericardium. These transfers have two functions. Protect internal organs, producing a lubricating fluid and smooth movement of internal organs to make. Mesothelioma cancers are the cancers affecting these membranes. The names of cancer depends on the lining fabric or are interested. Peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma are the names of foods stomach cancer, lung and heart, respectively. Mesothelioma is most common of all cancers and mesothelioma was found in 70% of patients with mesothelioma. Peritoneal mesothelioma accounts for 10% to 20% of patients in the third type pericardial mesothelioma, mesothelioma, is rare. Symptoms of mesothelioma The symptoms of cancer and other common diseases such as mesothelioma. Makes the diagnosis of cancer mesothelioma is a difficult task. Pain and swelling of the abdomen, weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite and nausea are symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma. The symptoms of mesothelioma are persistent cough, difficulty breathing, weight loss, anorexia, weakness, chest pain, back pain and difficulty swallowing. History History of mesothelioma cancer back in 1900, It took about 60 years, sufficient information about these mesothelioma to collect. In the sixth decade of the last century, experts have noted that exposure to asbestos dust for the cause of the disease. JC Wagner first researcher to report 32 cases of mesothelioma and cancer has confirmed his association with exposure to asbestos. An alarming fact about mesothelioma cancer has extended the period of latency. These tumors may remain asymptomatic in the body for up to 50 years. The chances of survival of mesothelioma patients are rare, and mean time of survival after diagnosis is only 12-24 months. Surgery, chemotherapy, if diagnosed early, and radiation are common treatments for all types of mesothelioma. People with mesothelioma may file claims for medical expenses and other damages. You can file complaints against individuals and companies responsible for the birth of exposure to asbestos
Saturday, March 13, 2010
An Overview Of Mesothelioma Cancers
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