Mesothelioma is one of the worst diseases known to man, the average life expectancy is less than two years once the disease is diagnosed. Thousands of people every year are diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a Cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs and has a direct link to people who have come into direct contact with asbestos.
Mesothelioma is also known as Asbestos Cancer, it strikes many, many thousands of people across the world every year.
Over three thousand people are diagnosed in the United States every year.
Once a person is diagnosed with Mesothelioma they are usually dead within two years.
The people who are most likely to contract Mesothelioma are usually labourers who have worked in factories, in mines, in manufacturing facilities or have continually been in contact with Asbestos or Asbestos Dust.
Mesothelioma symptoms include: Shortness of Breath, Repetitive Coughing and painful chest and abdomen. Occasionally the patient my feel severe stabbing pains in the chest or abdomen.
Mesothelioma symptoms usually only surface 35 - 50 years after Asbestos contact. However, if an individual displays symptoms of Mesothelioma they should consult a doctor immediately.
Mesothelioma is usually diagnosed through a chest X-Ray, Complete Blood Count, Biopsy or a Thoracotomy.
There are a number of different treatment options for people suffering from mesothelioma.
The most common form of treatment is surgery, where doctors will try to remove as much of the Cancer as possible.
Palliative surgery is used when the disease is in a more advanced stage.It is used to relive or control symptoms where there is an accumulation of fluid in the lung or the tumour is pressing against the lung wall.
Radiation is used to kill cancer calls and shrink tumours, it works by firing high energy X-Rays at the tumour.
Radiation has a few side effects, such as Vomiting, Nausea and general fatigue.
Chemotherapy is another way of treating mesothelioma cancer. Chemotherapy does not show a good success rate when it comes to treating mesothelioma cancer, the response rate is around 15%.
It's important to come to term with your cancer, by doing so will make your life more enjoyable by not living in anger, fear or sadness.
There are many groups that offer support to people living with mesothelioma cancer, ask your doctor first.
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