Cancer and other diseases are, in general, the name of
according to the body or bodies
where abnormal growth of malignant cells takes place.
In the case of mesothelioma, abnormal cells develop in
the mesothelium, a layer of cell surface, and for
protects the internal organs. Normally, the
mesothelium produces a small quantity of liquid
lubricate its layers-one, directly on the
Organ and for the movement of institutions such as the
Expansion and contraction of the lungs. Mesothelioma
Cancer patients mesothelium to produce much of this
liquid lubricant, thus damaging tissue and the surrounding
Institutions. The most common form is pleural mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, which begins in the pleura or
Peritoneum, the membrane that lines the chest
and covers the lungs.

Approximately 2,000 cases of mesothelioma, it was found
per year in the United States. This is still a rare disease
to consider, even if the incidents were reported
escalation in the last two decades. It was found
and demonstrated that severe and long to asbestos is
the main cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos is a group of
Minerals in strong, flexible and fibrous form. It is
in industrial products such as cement, brake –
Coatings, textiles, electrical insulation, flooring
Chemical filtration, fire protection and
other. This explains why most patients with mesothelioma
work in construction sites, shipyards and
manufacturers of these products.
Small asbestos particles float in the air and are
inhaled or ingested, employees or persons
nearby. Apart from mesothelioma, this
People can acquire asbestosis, cancer is not a chronic
Lung disease and other forms of lung cancer,
Cancer of the larynx and kidney.

Mesothelioma related to asbestos are only 70 to 80
Percent of all cases reported by these
Cancer. There are reported cases of mesothelioma in
Patients who are not known at the exhibition
Asbestos. Some, who have only a short
Time, but still in development, cancer-20-50
Years after exposure, as in the case of a
Mesothelioma, cancer patients, only washed clothes
were exposed to asbestos. Similarly, asbestos
Fibers that are in the hair a son
Factory workers may also risk the health of the other
He lives with. It is therefore important for workers
the exposed to asbestos, their clothing and
Shower before leaving the workplace to ensure that its
Family members or companions from the inhalation of asbestos
Particles, and thus the acquisition of a mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma cancer is slow. That is why a
Cancer develops many years after exposure to
Asbestos. Some develop the cancer fifty years after the
Exposure, the fact that it is difficult to assess whether the
Mesothelioma, or not, especially if
Patient is not aware of exposure to asbestos.
In addition, the malignant mesothelioma signs similar
those of other diseases such as pneumonia. Symptoms of
Pleural mesothelioma from other diseases
are: shortness of breath, persistent cough,
Weight loss and chest pain. Peritoneal mesothelioma
impact on the abdominal cavity by
Swelling and abdominal pain, weight loss, bowel
Obstruction, anemia, abnormal blood clotting and
Fever.

Complete physical examination is necessary to ensure that
mesothelioma, a cancer. These include the xray
Part of the body where symptoms are felt or seen, CT-Scan
and MRI. To confirm, mesothelioma, a biopsy is also
by a physician or an oncologist (a doctor, the
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
Cancer). The tissue sample from the city of surgeon is
by the pathologist. After confirmation, the doctor
will be the degree of cancer,
of crucial importance for the treatment of mesothelioma. Although
malignant mesothelioma, when diagnosed early may
still be treated. Most mesothelioma patients undergo
Operation, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

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