by Judith
Mesothelioma is the name of a cancerous tumor which involves Mesothelioma cells of an organ. This is the type of cells that form a protective coating on lungs, heart and abdominal organs. The best known of these membranes is pleura, whose function is protect the lungs from rubbing against the thorax.
All cases of mesothelioma (cancer of the pleura) and lung cancer are caused due to inhalation of asbestos fibers. Approximately 10,000-15,000 cases are annually diagnosed worldwide.
The main cause of asbestos causing mesothelioma is because the fibers of asbestos remain airborne for long time and are transported by wind.
The symptoms of mesothelioma can be diagnosed after 15-40 years.
Symptoms of a mesothelioma: Mesothelioma spreads rapidly and the common symptoms are constant chest pain, having difficulty in breathing because fluid accumulates. The person may also get cough, fever, extreme fatigue and weight loss. This can be diagnosed through chest X-rays.
Usually the disease is treated by surgery, this can be avoided if the patients consult as soon as the symptoms occur.
New medical treatments against malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM)
The pemetrexed drug is the only that enhances the patients quality of life.
In the recent times, the medical science has been trying to find out different ways to cure this disease even if it is in its last stage, though they have got some success as they are able to treat this disease in the initial stage. We hope that the medical science can find out some way to cure this disease and free the man kind from this fatal disease.
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Mesothelioma support and resources for patients living with and coping with asbestos cancer and for their caregivers.
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