Mesothelioma At A Glance

According to Wikipedia, Mesothelioma - more precisely malignant mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.



Mesothelioma divided into several types, based on which part of cancer occurs, i.e :

Malignant mesothelioma, which occurs in the lining tissue around the lungs and is the most common type. Peritoneal mesothelioma, occurring in tissues that line the stomach. Pericardial mesothelioma, in layers of tissue around the heart. Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, occurs in the lining around the testicles.

Mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose early, because earlier symptoms of this disease is similar to other diseases, and sometimes even is a basic diseases. Early symptoms of mesothelioma disease is usually pain patients complain of shortness of breath, coughing and chest. Other symptoms coincided with increasing disease stage. As the disease develops shortness of breath increased, whereas weight loss and decreased appetite.

Causes of Mesothelioma Cancer itself is unknown, but researchers believe that this cancer can occur due to a combination of several factors such as heredity, environment, health and lifestyle.

Many people who have mesothelioma due to exposure to asbestos fibers, working in places such as:

• mining
• factory
• electronic components factory
• railway builders
• Shipbuilding
  
• Mechanics

To preventing from Mesothelioma, it can be done as follows: following the standard safety regulations. Do not use objects that contain asbestos in your environment.