Last week I was receiving a lot of questions on what mesothelioma actually is.
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What is mesothelioma???
"Mesothelioma is a rare disease most often found in the membrane
that surrounds the lungs, the stomach, and the heart. The name comes
from the fact that a growth invades the mesothelium, which is a membrane
that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. Three types
of mesothelioma are most commonly diagnosed. Pleural mesothelioma is located
in the pleura, which surrounds the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the peritoneum,
which covers the stomach. Pericardial mesothelioma affects the pericardium,
which covers the heart. These bad cells aggressively divide and can invade
nearby tissue and organs and often spread to other parts of the body. "
Risk factors of Mesothelioma
"Mesothelioma is considered a "signature disease" of asbestos exposure. Experience shows that a mesothelioma diagnosis for our California clients may not be possible for 10 to 50 years or more after exposure to asbestos. Smoking does not increase the risk for mesothelioma. Mesothelioma has been identified in workers who directly handled asbestos as well as those working nearby, and also in family members who were exposed to asbestos brought home on work clothes. Increased levels of asbestos have also been identified in schools, homes, and buildings where asbestos products were installed. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has concluded that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma occurs in individuals with relatively brief asbestos exposure."
Symptoms of mesothelioma
"Because mesothelioma is a latent disease, symptoms normally do not appear for 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. The main symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are shsortness of breath, weight loss, and chest pain, caused by an accumulation of fluid in the pleura. Similarly, in peritoneal mesothelioma, buildup of fluid in the abdomen causes pain and weight loss. As the growth spreads, pain occurs in other parts of the body. Early diagnosis of mesothelioma can increase treatment options, and individuals with known asbestos exposure are encouraged to consult regularly with their doctors and timely report any concerning symptoms."
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