What is Mesothelioma? "Mesothelioma" is a term used to describe a cancerous tumor related to the mesothelial cells of an organ. Mesothelial cells are cells that form a lining the lungs, heart and abdomen protection agency. The most common type of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma. Pleura is a thin membrane found between the lungs and chest cavity. It provides a smooth surface to rub and Chafe lungs against the chest wall. What causes it? Almost all cases of mesothelioma related to asbestos fiber inhalation. There are about 3,000 cases per year (mostly men aged 40) and will have about 300,000 cases before 2030. Mesothelioma usually spreads rapidly through the mesothelial cells to the heart and muscles the belly. Life span is usually 24 months after diagnosis, but it depends on what stage the cancer is detected, the health of the patient and other factors. Although exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma, it is a time delay after exposure may last 15-50 years. This means that a person working in a factory with asbestos 40 years ago may develop mesothelioma now. Anyone know they have been exposed to asbestos fibers loose should be checked regularly for mesothelioma. Diagnosis The beginning of mesothelioma is often very slow. The first symptom is a constant pain in the chest. This pain was later accompanied by difficulty breathing due to an accumulation of fluid in the chest. Other symptoms include a cough, fever and weight loss. Mesothelioma can be diagnosed by your doctor with a chest CT scan. The prognosis (outcome) Mesothelioma advances in four stages: Stage I - tumor limited to the area of pleura and often limited to only one side of the chest. Stage II - the tumor extended to the organs in the chest cavity, such as the heart or chest lymph nodes. Stage III - the tumor extended to the across the chest or it spreads to the abdominal organs. Lymph nodes outside the chest affected. Stage IV-cancer spreads to different parts of the body far outside the chest area (liver, brain, bone, etc.). Mesothelioma is a disease very danger. The average survival time of about one year from the date of diagnosis. Approximately 20% of patients find their cancer early and aggressive treatment will achieve marked year.
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