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Pleural mesothelioma attacks the lining of the lungs, known as the mesothelium. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they make their way to the lungs, lodging in the mesothelium.
Asbestos fibers are particularly difficult for the body to breakdown, as it would with other foreign object inside of the body. The body fails to chemically breakdown the asbestos, leaving it in the lungs to cause further damage.
Pleural mesothelioma is not curable and there is a whole lot of study-in regards to histologic findings. The attached article goes into more detail about pleural meso specifics including, cause, care, etc.
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What is the mission of The Prospective Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Staging Project?
The Prospective Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Staging Project is a research program that studies MPM and attempts to re-classify the different stages of the disease. Proper staging and understanding can assist with giving the right treatment to patients.
What are some common symptoms of mesothelioma pleural?
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of malignant mesothelioma being responsible for almost three-quarters of all cases. Symptoms usually include shortness of breath and pain in the chest wall due to a build up of fluid.
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.
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.
Is Pleural Mesothelioma treatable?
Pleural Mesothelioma is treatable, but not considered to be curable.
Where can I find more information on pleural mesothelioma?
You can learn more about pleural mesothelioma at www.mesothelioma.com.
What are the treatments available for Pleural Mesothelioma?
Chemotherapy is one treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma. There is also surgery and radiation therapy.
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.
Where online can I find information about pleural mesothelioma?
Several websites are dedicated to pleural mesothelioma. Try visiting the following: http://www.pleuralmesothelioma.com/ and http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/pleural.htm.
Are there any cures for pleural mesothelioma?
There are several treatments for pleural mesothelioma. Chemotherapy and radiation are two examples of treatment of the cancer, but there is no exact cure. With proper treatment and diagnosis you can survive it.
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).
Where can I get treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma in Wisconsin?
Looks like there is a trial in your area www.mesothelioma-lung-cancer.org/mesothelioma-clinical-trial.html
