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What type of cancer does the mesothelioma forum usually discuss?
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Different kinds of mesothelioma can affect the heart, lungs, or abdominal cavity. If you or someone you know has, or may have, mesothelioma, I suggest seeing a doctor to start a plan of treatment right away.
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 kind of tests are needed to diagnose mesothelioma?
"Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer and breathing disease. To diagnose this disease, you would need to go to a doctor and do some bloodwork, xrays, and breathing quality tests."
What kind of mineral is aluminum?
It is a metallic mineral.
Where can you find mesothelioma resources?
Mesothelioma is a rare and serious type of cancer. Several organizations offer help, information, and support for people with mesothelioma and their families. Places to visit include the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance and the Mesothelioma Center.
What is the commoname for mesothelioma?
Common name for mesothelioma is asbestos cancer. This is because asbestos exposure is the leading cause of the rare cancer known as mesothelioma. Due to its uncommon nature, mesothelioma is typically difficult to diagnose and treat. Therefore, spreading awareness about mesothelioma cancer is very important. There are several sites giving information on mesothelioma but Wikipedia's entry for mesothelioma at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma is fairly comprehensive and easy to read.
What kind of mineral will scratch a mineral?
A harder mineral will scratch a softer one.
Can Mesothelioma be prevented?
Pleural Mesothelioma is treatable, but not considered to be curable.
Is Pleural Mesothelioma treatable?
Pleural Mesothelioma is treatable, but not considered to be curable.
Can you get lung cancer from asbestos with out getting mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma IS lung cancer.
Is wood a nonmetallic mineral resource?
No, it is not a mineral of any kind.
Which people are most at risk of mesothelioma?
There are many people who are most at risk for mesothelioma. The people who are most at risk for mesothelioma are those who were exposed to asbestos at work.
