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There are three forms of mesothelioma that is caused by too much exposure to asbestos: pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, and pericardial mesothelioma. these three types vary in terms of symptoms though some symptoms may exist in all three kinds of the illness.
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What are all the different types of lung conditions caused from 9 11 attack?
mesothelioma
What are the types of Mesothelioma?
Pleural Mesothelioma affects the lungs, Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the stomach and Pericardial Mesothelioma affects the heart. Pleural Mesothelioma was the cause of death of my father, he was exposed to asbestos while working in a ship yard, mixing and applying asbestos to pipes for Plumbing. It takes years for the tiny fibers from asbestos to eventually cause cancer.
Are there different stages of Mesothelioma Cancer?
Yes, Mesothelioma cancer, like most cancers, has different stages. There are a total of five stages of mesothelioma cancer.
How many types of Lung Cancer are there?
There are over 200 types (see http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=2545) however only 13 account for over 95% of all cases. The most common cancer is skin cancer (from sun exposure) and the most deadly avoidable disease is lung cancer (smoking).
What are my options for mesothelioma treatment?
There are serveral options mesothelioma treatment a doctor should be consulted each situation is different.
What are the different types of pleural tumors?
Pleural tumors are divided into two classifications: primary (mesothelioma), or metastatic (arising from cancer sites elsewhere in the body).
What are the types of malignant mesothelioma?
Pleural Mesothelioma affects the lungs, Peritoneal Mesothelioma affects the stomach and Pericardial Mesothelioma affects the heart. Pleural Mesothelioma was the cause of death of my father, he was exposed to asbestos while working in a ship yard, mixing and applying asbestos to pipes for plumbing. It takes years for the tiny fibers from asbestos to eventually cause cancer.
Where can mesothelioma patients go online to discuss mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma patients can go online to discuss symptoms and treatments at the Health Today forum. There are many different forums available to discuss things.
Where can one find more information about mesothelioma stages?
Information about the stages of mesothelioma can be found online from many different health related websites. Some examples of these websites include Mesothelioma Book and the government website Cancer.
My great uncle was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. What is that and how do you get it?
Pleural Mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs. It can completely kill your lungs and spread to different parts of your body.
Can small cell undifferentiated carcinoma be mesothelioma?
Undifferentiated implies primitive and fundamentally different cells from the host body, which contradicts with the asbestos-related cause of mesothelioma.
What is so different about mesothelioma cancer?
Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive type of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. While most cancers develop within an organ, mesothelioma basically covers the organs and so it is not possible to take it all out.
