All About Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Posted: 08-18-05 16:10pm
Mesothelioma-is an unusual, but no longer
seldom cancer that is difficult to
diagnose, treat, and responds poorly to
therapy. Mesothelioma is a cancer in
which cancerous or malignant cells appear
around the heart, chest or abdominal
region of the body. It is believed
the main cause is exposure to asbestos.
Infact, it takes about 30-40 years after
asbestos exposure, for mesothelioma
symptoms to occur.
Shortness of breath and pain in the chest
due to an accumulation of fluid in the
pleura are often symptoms of pleural
mesothelioma.
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma
include weight loss and abdominal pain and
swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the
abdomen. If the cancer has spread
beyond the mesothelium to other parts of
the body, symptoms may include pain,
trouble swallowing, or swelling of the
neck or face.
Surgery, immunotherapy, chemotherapy, etc
are some of the options for mesothelioma
treatment some treatment options can be
very successful if they are diagnosed in
their early stages. Here are the
options:
- surgery
- immunotherapy
- chemotherapy
- oncocase
- radiation
- photodymanic therapy
