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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 is peritoneal mesothelioma?
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a form of the cancer that affects the lining of the abdomen. It's fairly rare, even by mesothelioma standards. Unfortunately, a lot of the symptoms of mesothelioma are similar to other less serious conditions. This leads to a lot people not being properly diagnosed, allowing the cancer to get worse.If you want more info on peritoneal mesothelioma, check out http://www.mesolawsuit.com. Click around the site a little, and you might be surprised how much there is to learn about this cancer. The related link at the bottom has more specific information that you can use as well.
What are the symptoms of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma?
The most common symptoms of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma are: Weight loss and abdominal pain. Other symptoms are having a fever, blood clotting, bowel obstruction and swelling because of the increase in buildup of the fluid in the abdomen.
What are the different types of mesothelioma?
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. For more information on asbestos, visit http://www.mesoheal.com
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.
My dad had colon cancer.but passed away from peritoneal mesothelioma. Were they related?
Some studies have shown an increase in colorectal cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos. In addition, someone with peritoneal mesothelioma could see the cancer metastasize into other organs including the colon. The links at the bottom should provide you more information.
What is the most common peritoneal mesothelioma treatment?
The most common peritoneal mesothelioma treatment is surgery. While undergoing surgery the surgeons will try to completely remove the tumour as this produces the best medical odds for life expectancy going forward. Other treatments, albeit slightly less common, include radiation, chemotherapy and multimodal therapy.
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 the hazards of the asbestos?
One type of asbestos (chrysotile) can cause a type of lung cancer (mesothelioma) and most types of asbestos cause a lung disease called asbestosis (a type of silicosis), when small airborne fibers of the asbestos are inhaled.
What kind of material is chrysotile?
Chrysotile is a form of asbestos accounting for about 95 percent found in the United States. It is a soft, fibrous silicate material. Chrysotile and other forms of asbestos are considered to be hazardous.
What is the group name of asbestos?
Chrysotile asbestos (White) is a Serpentine, Amosite (Grunerite) (Brown asbestos, and Crocidolite (Blue) are Amphiboles
What is chrysotile asbestos and how dangerous is it?
Chrysotile asbestos, also known as white asbestos, is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that was widely used in construction materials, insulation, and various industrial applications due to its heat resistance and durability. It is considered dangerous because inhaling its fine fibers can lead to serious health issues, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lining of the lungs. While chrysotile asbestos is the most common form of asbestos used, it still poses significant health risks, particularly in older buildings where it may be present in deteriorating materials. Regulations and bans on its use have been implemented in many countries to mitigate these health risks.
