The Facts about Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is primarily caused by asbestos exposure. This form of cancer can affect those who come into direct contact with asbestos by breathing it in which causes normal cells to mutate
into cancerous cells.
into cancerous cells.
Mesothelioma affects the lining around the body’s vital organs including the lungs and the heart and in many cases the abdominal cavities
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Mesothelioma Symptoms
Pleural, Peritoneal, and Pericardial are the main three types of Mesothelioma and each form comes with a different set of symptoms.
Pericardial Mesothelioma
· Chest pains
· Coughing
· Heart palpitations
· Shortness of breath
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
· Abdominal pain
· Bowel movement difficulties
· Nausea
· Lumps in the abdomen
· Weight loss
Pleural Mesothelioma
- · Chest pain
- · Fluid in the lungs
- · Persistent cough
- · Wheezing
Each type of Mesothelioma affects different areas of the body. Peritoneal Mesothelioma is found in the lining of the gut, while Pericardial Mesothelioma affects the pericardial sack that surrounds the heart. Lastly, Pleural Mesothelioma, the rarest form of Mesothelioma affects the lining around the lungs.
Mesothelioma can affect people from all walks of life and for some can lie dormant for years after the initial asbestos exposure. There are a number of different treatment options for those who are suffering from Mesothelioma. Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy or a combination of the two can be used to treat Mesothelioma. The treatment provided will depend on a number of factors such as the stage of the cancer and the general health of the person in question.
