Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. It can also affect the heart and stomach. Usually, after diagnosis, the patient live until a year or less. According to several studies, there are approximately 2000-3000 cases of mesothelioma each year. The International Labour Organization estimated that about 100,000 to 140,000 workers worldwide die from mesothelioma each year. There was one for the future that this type of cancer cause 5-10000000 deaths between today and tomorrow.
This rare type of cancer is exposure to asbestos is usually found in old buildings or structures. A person who involuntarily inhale fibers that are lodged in human tissue and cause infection. Asbestos was used extensively during the 20th century, but the risk of this material began to be made public in early 1970.
Mesothelioma is difficult to detect in its early stages, there are almost no noticeable symptoms, so most often not detected until it is too late. If a person believes he or she has been exposed to asbestos, then it is important to have a chest x-ray or pulmonary function tests for signs of inhalation of asbestos.
Obvious symptoms of mesothelioma are
• Continuous coughing or hard,
• Coughing up blood
• difficulty swallowing
• night sweats,
• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• frequent chest pain or chest area
• Shortness of breath
• lumps under the skin on the chest
There are few ways to treat mesothelioma after being diagnosed. Physicians must first find at what stage before considering treatment to use. Some forms of treatment include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. Each case is unique and depends on the situation and stage of cancer. Because mesothelioma is being investigated, and more cases are surfacing, there are some patients that are superior to their only hope of living a year. With more research, new cases and treatment, perhaps the majority of those diagnosed can expect the best and have a chance to survive this rare cancer, is increasing.
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