An Overview Of Mesothelioma Cancers

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Article Title: An Overview Of Mesothelioma Cancers

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What are Mesothelioma Cancers?

Mesothelioma cancers are the cancers that spread in the

mesothelium tissues. Mesothelium in general is the name of

tissue that forms lining of different body organs such as

heart, lungs, abdomen and reproductive organs. The lining

around abdominal organs is known as peritoneal membrane. Lining

around lungs is called pleural membrane while the lining around

heart is called pericardium.

These linings perform two functions. They protect the internal

organs by producing a lubricating fluid and to allow the smooth

movement of the internal organs. Mesothelioma cancers are the

cancers affecting these membranes. The names of the cancers

depend on the tissue or linings they affect. Peritoneal

mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma

are the names of cancers of linings of abdomen, lungs and heart,

respectively. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common of all

mesothelioma cancers and is found in 70 % of the mesothelioma

patients. Peritoneal mesothelioma constitutes 10% to 20% of the

mesothelioma patients while third type pericardial mesothelioma,

is rare.

Symptoms of Mesothelioma Cancers

Symptoms of mesothelioma cancers are same as of other common

diseases. It makes diagnosis mesothelioma cancers a difficult

task. Pain and swelling in abdomen, weakness, loss of weight,

loss of appetite and nausea are some symptoms of peritoneal

mesothelioma. Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are persistent

cough, difficulty in breathing, weight loss, loss of appetite,

weakness, chest pains, lower back pains and difficulty in

swallowing.

History

History of mesothelioma cancers goes back to as far back as

1900s. It took about 60 years to gather sufficient information

about these mesothelioma cancers. By the end of sixth decade of

last century, experts could conclude that exposure to asbestos

particles is the reason behind the disease. J. C. Wagner was

first researcher to report 32 cases of mesothelioma cancers and

confirmed its association with asbestos exposure.

One alarming fact about the mesothelioma cancers is its

extended latency period. These cancers may remain asymptomatic

in the body for even up to 50 years. Chances of survival for

mesothelioma patients are rare and the average survival period

after diagnosis is not more than 12-24 months. Surgery if

diagnosed early, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are some

common treatments for all types of mesothelioma cancers. People

suffering from mesothelioma cancers can file lawsuits to recover

damages for medical expenses and other damages. They can file

the lawsuits against the persons and companies responsible for

causing asbestos exposure.

About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a asbestos and

mesothelioma specialist from Nashville, TN. Visit

http://www.asbestosblog.org/ for information on asbestos

reform, mesothelioma lawsuit news, and more.

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