Mesothelioma is nothing but a cancer
of mesothelium. Mesothelium is the covering structure
of the most of the internal organs of the body.
Cancer as we all know is excess growth
of cell of the particular organ or tissue. Here the
triggering factor is believed to be the asbestos. Thats
why it is called ASBESTOS LUNG CANCER.
Mesothelioma is predominantly
noticed in pleura [the lining that covers the chest
cavity and the lung]. The pericardium [the covering
of the heart] and peritoneum [the covering of the abdominal
cavity] are also affected by this dangerous cancerous
growth.
Mesothelioma Causes
The mesothelioma
cause is not much as we think. The people who are
exposed to asbestos particle are highly prone for this
dangerous disease condition. The people who are in the
job of washing the dress materials of the person who
is working in asbestos factory are also equally susceptible.
The reason is that these people may
inhale the asbestos dust that comes out while washing
the asbestos contaminated dress materials. The people
who are in to house renovation using the asbestos mixed
cement products are also coming under risk category.
But one big relief is that there is no connection between
the smoking habit and mesothelioma development.
Epidemiology
The incidence of asbestos lung
cancer is one in ten lakh persons. As far as
western countries are concerned the incidence is slightly
high. The incidence of this disease is 7 – 40
in ten lakhs persons. The reason for the increased incidence
in western countries is nothing but the industrialization.
As far as United States of America
is concerned the mesothelioma incidence
reached 15 people out of ten lakh persons in the year
2004.
The men are more prone
for mesothelioma however this disease
condition can be noticed women too. The risk of mesothelioma
increases as the age increases but the disease can make
its appearances at any age.
As far the part of the body is concerned
the peritoneum are highly susceptible
as nearly one third of the mesothelioma are found to
be seen in peritoneum.
The Risk Factors
As discussed earlier the asbestos
exposure is the major risk factor. This doesn’t
imply that the person who are not at all exposed to
asbestos are not be bothered by this dangerous disease
condition.
Yes, there are reports of mesothelioma
in those who were not at all having any connection to
asbestos either directly and indirectly.
Mesothelioma can also
be triggered by other substances such as irradiation,
erionite [fibrous silicate], and thorium
dioxide but the incidences are very rare.
Symptoms
The common mesothelioma
symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, diarrhea,
constipation, cough, difficult in breathing, etc. Symptoms
of the asbestos lung cancer vary according
to the types of mesothelioma.
Treatment
Radiotherapy is one
of the best mesothelioma
treatment options. These mesothelioma tumors are
resistant to radiation, but radio therapy helps to mitigate
the symptoms such a blood vessel obstruction.
Radio therapy along
with chemotherapy can be attemptedfor mesothelioma
diagnosis. Knowing the mesothelioma information
will definitely help you to prevent the mesothelioma
condition.
The asbestos lung cancer
affected victims can seek an opinion from a reputed
mesothelioma attorneys.Although
they are charging huge amount as fees, you can confirm
them that you would pay after getting mesothelioma
compensation.
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