Prolonged exposure to asbestos for prolonged periods may lead to mesothelioma. Studies show that ingestion and inhalation of asbestos fibers / the only known cause of this disease. This type of cancer is considered rare, but about 2,000 people in the United States are diagnosed each year. Diagnosis is difficult because symptoms usually after several decades (30 to 50 years) and often resemble those of other more common diseases. The prognosis is usually bad, especially whenthe disease reaches an advanced stage before diagnosis.
Cancer is always divided into two forms: benign and malignant. Benign Mesothelioma is very rare, so any mention of the state often refers to a malignant tumor. The three main types of tumor cells in mesothelioma include epithelioid, sarcomatoid and mixed / combined biphasic (epithelioid and sarcomatoid).
The three main types of mesothelioma affects different parts ofBody
1 pleural mesothelioma. This is the most common type, comprising approximately 75% of all cases diagnosed. The tumor develops in the lining of the lungs (pleura) and from there spread to other parts of the body. The most common symptoms may include: shortness of breath, tightness / chest pain, dry cough, weight loss and fatigue.
2. Peritoneal mesothelioma. This is the kind that affects the lining of the abdominal cavity. Symptoms include: swelling / painStomach, vomiting, loss of weight, intestinal obstruction, and fatigue.
3 pericardial mesothelioma. This type develops in the membrane surrounding the heart. Symptoms include: chest pain, shortness of breath and palpitations.
How to diagnose mesothelioma
Patients must undergo a series of medical tests are: X-ray, CT, biopsy and MRI. A history of past employment is also necessary. If results are positive, theDoctor will determine the extent of the spread of cancer. A definitive cure is not possible, but there are several treatment options to alleviate the suffering of patients: surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy can, and other alternative therapies. An early diagnosis can have a better chance of alleviating the pain caused by disease and propose to extend / improve the quality of life of patients.
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