Mesothelioma the medical limit for cancer of the pleura (the lining of the lungs and breast times) or cancer of the pleura (the lining of the abdomen). It is generally a long persistence of the threat or asbestos.

Symptoms of the disease appear May, between twenty and fifty years after exposure, which explains why so many new cases of this form of cancer in the light now, although the dangers of asbestos were ago long and measures to reduce the risk of the disease.

As in many forms of cancer, mesothelioma of the tumor can spread rapidly, often infecting the opposite pleura and training to other organs. The symptoms are shortness of breath, chest pain, cough and weight loss.

Tests may be conducted first X-Ray, CT with a Thoric and open lung biopsy are used to confirm the results of initial tests. When diagnosed early enough, the tumor can be removed surgically, and monitoring of chemotherapy and often complete recovery is possible.

However, in more advanced cases, treatment is usually not possible. In such cases, chemotherapy and can be used in addition to other treatments for pain, to soothe the symptoms. Where healing is not possible, the average survival time is between four and eighteen months, depending on the stage of the tumor and the overall health of the patient.

Resource: Angela Cambourne
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