Mesothelioma treatments
Mesothelioma treatments
27 March 2007
26 March 2007
Easy To Recognize Mesothelioma
Easy To Recognize Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma cancer results from being exposed to asbestos fibers. Other diseases related to asbestos are lung cancer and asbestosis. Because of this companies using buildings that have asbestos for insulation are required by law to let people know about it and to take precautions against breathing in the fibers.
Asbestos seemed like a good choice for insulation years ago because it doesn't conduct heat well and doesn't melt or burn easily. It was used in floor tiles, roofing, patching compounds such as sheet rock mud. As a dust it can be breathed into the lungs. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos.
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What are the risk factors for mesothelioma?
What are the risk factors for mesothelioma?
Working with asbestos is the major risk factor for mesothelioma. History of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 70 percent to 80 percent of all cases. However, mesothelioma has been reported in some individuals without any known exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. If tiny asbestos particles float in the air, especially during the manufacturing process, they may be inhaled or swallowed, and can cause serious health problems. In addition to mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer, asbestosis (a noncancerous, chronic lung ailment), and other cancers, such as those of the larynx and kidney.
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19 March 2007
About Mesothelioma & Asbestos-and-Cancer
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or another asbestos related cancer, you may want to seek legal advice. Typical legal settelements can reach five million dollars.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
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05 March 2007
Mesothelioma types
Three major types of mesothelioma: pleural , peritoneal , and pericardial . It also provides additional related information about this cancer. Asbestos exposure is the number one cause of mesothelioma in the United States. Asbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that when inhaled or ingested, can cause serious injury or illness. If you or a loved one has developed an asbestos-related injury such as mesothelioma,
1 : Abdominal Mesothelioma : -Abdominal mesothelioma, also known as peritoneal mesothelioma, is one form of a rare asbestos-linked cancer, mesothelioma. The abdominal mesothelioma, as the name suggests, is a cancer of the tissues in the abdominal cavity. Abdominal mesothelioma generally affects men ages 50-70, although women make up about one-fifth of all abdominal mesothelioma cases. for more about Abdominal mesothelioma
2: Benign Multicystic Mesothelioma : Benign multicystic mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma that is not considered cancerous. Benign multicystic mesothelioma affects the peritoneum of the abdomen. The peritoneum is the protective tissue that surrounds the organs in the abdominal cavity and helps facilitate smooth movement between the liver, spleen, bowel, and other organs. It may be difficult to diagnose benign multicystic mesothelioma because it may be asymptomatic, however pain in the stomach, weight loss, nausea, and difficulty with bowel movements may indicate peritoneal mesothelioma.more ifo about Benign Multicystic Mesothelioma
3: Asbestos Cancer : - A bill to resolve thousands of asbestos cancer lawsuits continues to be caught up in Congress, leaving the many people waiting for a resolution to endure the painful illnesses without compensation. A new study released in September 2004 by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) says asbestos is still a hazard for 1.3 million workers in the construction industry and for workers involved in maintenance of buildings and equipment. The study also warned of new products that may contain asbestos, including brake pads, roofing material, vinyl sheets and imported cement pipe and sheeting that could increase risk of asbestos cancer.
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4: Chrysotile Peritoneal Mesothelioma : Chrysotile peritoneal mesothelioma is an asbestos-related cancer that attacks the lining of the abdominal cavity. Chrysotile causes peritoneal mesothelioma when the small fibers are inhaled or swallowed and become lodged in the tissue. Chrysotile linked peritoneal mesothelioma has a long latency period, often diagnosed more than 40 years after exposure.more info aboutChrysotile Peritoneal Mesothelioma
5 : Cystic Mesothelioma : - Cystic mesothelioma is a type of peritoneal mesothelioma that affects mainly young females. When cystic mesothelioma occurs, cysts are lined with a layer of benign mesothelial cells. Since cystic mesothelioma is a benign form of mesothelioma, normal life expectancy occurs. In some instances, though, cystic mesothelioma will require some treatment depending on the pain or symptoms experienced. for more information Cystic Mesothelioma
6: Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma : -Epithelial malignant mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma that develops as a result of asbestos exposure. Epithelial malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer that effects the epithelial or tissue membranes that line the organs. Fifty to seventy percent of malignant mesothelioma is considered epithelial malignant mesothelioma. Epithelial malignant mesothelioma victims often have a better prognosis (chance at increased survival time) than do victims of other mesothelioma types.For more information Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma
7: Lung Cancer - Mesothelioma - Lung cancer is the leading cause of death in asbestos-related injuries and illnesses. Asbestos is a highly toxic group of fibrous minerals that was widely used in the production of buildings, homes, schools, automobile brakes and clutch parts, ceiling and floor tiles, cement, and thousands of other products around the world. for more information about Lung Cancer - Mesothelioma
8 : Malignant Mesothelioma -Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of the lung, chest cavity, or abdominal cavity. If a tumor formed in the mesothelium-special cells that protect the organs-is cancerous, the disease is called malignant mesothelioma. Malignant mesothelioma is almost always caused by workplace or non-occupational exposure to asbestos. - For more information about Malignant Mesothelioma
9: Pericardial Mesothelioma - Pericardial mesothelioma is the most infrequent form of this rare asbestos-linked cancer. Individuals with pericardial mesothelioma have cancerous growths in tissues surrounding the heart. Due to the rarity of this cancer, pericardial mesothelioma has not been definitely associated with asbestos exposure, although strong links between asbestos and pericardial mesothelioma have been made. - For more information Pericardial Mesothelioma
10 : Pleural Mesothelioma - Pleural mesothelioma is a variety of the rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Patients diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma have cancerous growths in the tissues surrounding their lungs. The only known cause of pleural mesothelioma is asbestos exposure, and men between ages 50 and 70 are more commonly diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma than any other demographic. for more information about the Pleural mesothelioma
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