What is Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma that affects the pleura can cause these signs and symptoms:chest wall painpleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lungshortness of breathfatigue or anemiawheezing, hoarseness, or coughblood in the sputum (fluid) coughed up. For those diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer of the lining of the lung (pleura) or the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), finding a credible source of information about the disease itself and the medical options available, is of the highest priority. It is unusual for mesothelioma to spread to other parts of the body. It is much less common than pleural mesothelioma. There is a form of non cancerous (benign) mesothelioma that can develop in the lining of the lungs, or in the lining of the reproductive organs. Results of treatment for malignant mesothelioma have been disappointing.

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. Mesothelioma cancer can develop in the tissues covering the. Mesothelioma is most often diagnosed in the pleura. Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age,but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age. Mesothelioma affects the lining of various cavities in the body. Mesothelioma is most frequently caused by exposure to asbestos.

Asbestos

Asbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos is a natural mineral, mined from rock found in many countries. Asbestos is now known to be the most common cause of the disease. Asbestos was very widely used in insulation materials, such as amosite insulation board, and building materials, including asbestos cement.

Mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. Mesothelioma asbestos cancer can be very difficult to diagnose and can take anywhere from 25 to sometimes 50 years to develop. Mesothelioma is far commoner in men than in women, with a ratio of 4:1. Surgery is a common treatment for mesothelioma. Please contact us today to learn more information about mesothelioma diagnosis or to speak with a qualified and experienced mesothelioma attorney who will protect your legal rights and interests.