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Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer usually caused by repeated exposure to asbestos. It affects the tissue that protects the internal organs. Primary symptoms include shortness of breath and chest pain.

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Mesopotamia word that starts with D?

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Dynasty is a Mesopotamia word. It means that one family ruled Mesopotamia over several generations.

Where can one find information on mesothelioma cancer treatment?

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You can read about mesothelioma in medical magazines, medical books, you can go online to webmd or many other websites will offer you the help and answers you are looking for.

Who is the old man in the mesothelioma commercial?

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The mesothelioma disease can be caused by different construction materials. the symptoms of Mesothelioma can start 15 years after the patient was exposed to asbestos, So many Old men and woman are trying to sue the company they worked for 20-30 years ago.

You can find much more information at the link below.

What Part of the body or organ affected by mesothelioma?

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Main organ affected by mesothelioma would be the lungs and it can spread to other nearby organs. If the case is already too advance it can affect the heart and throat. For addiitonal info visit http://mesotheliomalawyersite.com. Answer 2:

When people inhale asbestos fibers, they stick to the mucus in the air passages like the nose and throat. If they are not coughed up, the fibers can travel to the ends of the small airways and penetrate into the lung and chest wall. These fibers may then directly injure cells of the chest wall, and eventually cause mesothelioma cancer. This is called pleural mesothelioma.

People may also cough up and swallow asbestos fibers, which can cause mesothelioma cancer in the abdomen. This is called peritoneal mesothelioma.

How effective are mesothelioma treatments?

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There are so many different types of cancers and corresponding treatments. It depends on the type of cancer someone has as to how effective the treatment might be. For example, thyroid cancer if very easy to treat so it's treatment is highly effective. Stage 4 multiple myeloma will have a bad prognosis no matter what the treatment.

What type of cancer does the mesothelioma forum usually discuss?

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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 is asbestosis mesothelioma?

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Asbestos poisoning is not a medical condition. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and is one of several possible conditions that can result from exposure to asbestos.

The term "asbestos poisoning" is nontechnical that lacks any precise meaning. It is generally used by those using over simplified terms to broadly describe the dispersal of asbestos fibers in a way that effects a community .

Can someone die really suddenly from stage 4 lung cancer?

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Sudden death can unfortunately occur at any stage of lung cancer. Staging depends on how far from the original site the cancer has spread. Basically:

Stage 1 is confined to the area of the lung where the cancer started.

Stage 2 means that it has spread to the lymph nodes but still near the original source.

Stage 3 means it has spread to the chest wall or to the other lung

Stage 4 means that it has spread to another part of the body.

Any stage can be lethal, but death can occur more quickly the more advanced the stage. This is due to the fact the cancer can shut down other organs besides the lungs.

What are the stages of mesothelioma?

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Stage 0: Melanoma 99.9% survival

Stage I/II: Invasive melanoma, 85-99% survival

  • Less than 1.00 mm primary tumor thickness, without ulceration, and mitosis
  • Less than 1.00 mm primary tumor thickness, with ulceration or mitoses
  • 1.00-2.00 mm primary tumor thickness, without ulceration

Stage II: High risk melanoma, 40-85% survival

  • : 1.00-2.00 mm primary tumor thickness, with ulceration
  • 2.00-4.00 mm primary tumor thickness, without ulceration
  • 2.00-4.00 mm primary tumor thickness, with ulceration
  • 4.00 mm or greater primary tumor thickness without ulceration
  • 4.00 mm or greater primary tumor thickness with ulceration

Stage III: Regional metastasis, 25-60% survival

  • Single positive lymph node
  • Two to three positive lymph nodes OR regional skin/in-transit metastasis
  • Four positive lymph nodes OR one lymph node and regional skin/in-transit metastases

Stage IV: Distant metastasis, 9-15% survival

  • Distant skin metastasis, normal LDH
  • Lung metastasis, normal LDH
  • Other distant metastasis OR any distant metastasis with elevated LDH

Does a mesothelioma lawyer only deal with mesothelioma cases?

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A mesothelioma lawyer has training on laws so he can handle any other legal problems though as a mesothelioma lawyer he specializes on the disease, the causes, statutes about it, renumeration, etc. Usually such lawyers also handle other civil cases. It is just a matter of specialization that is why they are called mesothelioma lawyers.

What is mesothelioma cancer?

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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that in almost all cases is caused by exposure to asbestos. When this disease develops, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, which is the protective lining that surrounds most internal organs. It is typically caused by exposure to the carcinogen asbestos. The attached article describes everything from common symptoms to treatments.

How do you know if you were exposed to asbestos and if it will cause mesothelioma?

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Check the building years of your house and the office building you normally visit. If they are build before 1990, take some extra efforts to find if there were actions to remove possible asbestos in the builds.

What Is The Connection Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos?

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Many people are inherently afraid of asbestos. They may not know exactly why, but they remember being told to avoid it at some point in their lives. Several years ago, illnesses rated to asbestos began to climb and news sources ran with the information. Soon, businesses, schools and homes were all being investigated for the prevalence of asbestos between their walls, used as insulation. However, there is a lot of confusion regarding asbestos and its dangers. Small amounts of exposure to asbestos are highly unlikely to cause illness. However, extended exposure to it (such as by someone who may work with it professionally), may cause a severe form of cancer such as mesothelioma. If you are among the people who are unfamiliar with asbestos and mesothelioma, here are a few quick facts regarding the natural fiber and the disease it can cause.

Many mistakenly believe asbestos is a manufactured material. It is actually a naturally-occurring fiber. Asbestos is commonly used for insulation because it is flame-retardant, strong, and resistant to chemicals. It is one of the best insulators available today and this is why it is commonly used in buildings both commercial and residential. Small amounts of exposure to asbestos will not cause illness. This is why it is continued to be used as insulation in numerous buildings. However, long-term exposure to asbestos can lead to mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer where malignant cells are found in the mesothelium, the protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. The primary victims of this form of cancer are people who have repeated exposure to asbestos and have inhaled its particles. 2,000 new cases of asbestos-related mesothelioma are reported in the U.S. each year. It is still a rare form of the disease. Mesothelioma infects the mesothelium and causes the cells to become abnormal and begin to divide without order. This soon infects nearby tissues and organs and rapidly spreads throughout the body. Unfortunately this cancer can appear in either men or women of any age. 70 to 80 percent of all cases are linked to those with experience working with asbestos.

The best way to prevent mesothelioma is to avoid any extended exposure to asbestos. If you have chosen a career which requires your handling of the fiber, make sure to always wear a protective mask to help prevent you from inhaling any particles. Many places have begun campaigns to stop the usage of asbestos as insulation in buildings, citing its damaging effects. However, there is little evidence to support that those in buildings with asbestos insulation will get the disease. Mesothelioma is obtained after many years of exposure and direct contact to asbestos, which makes people in buildings which use it as an insulator at a very low risk, if at all.

What are the symptoms of lymphatic cancer?

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cancerous lymphnode is not painful but infected lymph node is painful

How does one obtain a lawyer to deal with a mesothelioma case?

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In order to obtain a lawyer to deal with a mesothelioma case, it is necessary to contact lawyers in one's area, as it is expensive to pay for a lawyers time, and it would be expensive to pay more for travel time. Do not call the people online who say they can offer assistance.

Can a person survive if they have got brain tumor?

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Yes. If it has developed on the outside, doctors can use lasers to dissolve it. If it is on the Grey matter then, the operarion might result in short term memory problems.

Or having the person go 100% raw vegan may work

What are some signs of Mesothelioma?

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Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms

Some of the symptoms of pleural mesothelioma (mesothelioma cancer of the lung lining) include:

  • pain in the lower back or the side of the chest (over half of patients experience this)
  • chest pain under the rib cage
  • shortness of breath
  • a dry persistent cough, which may bring up blood
  • difficulty swallowing (food or liquids)
  • hoarseness
  • swelling of the face and arms
  • fever and sweating
  • fatigue
  • abdominal swelling
  • abdominal pain
  • unexplained weight loss

Some of the symptoms are also common to many minor ailments and, therefore, may not cause a doctor to suspect mesothelioma.

However, a pleural effusion, one of the most common and specific symptoms of pleural mesothelioma, is the accumulation of fluid between the lungs and chest cavity. This generally causes shortness of breath, and requires a doctor to drain the fluid, to make breathing easier and relieve chest pain. This symptom is more unique to mesothelioma, making it more likely that you may have the disease.

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What is the survival rate of mesothelioma?

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It really differs. If you catch it early on, the survival rate is closer to 100 percent. However, the symptoms don't show themselves until 20 or 30 years into it. Hence, a lot of people have died simply because they didn't catch it early on.

What are some common treatments for abdominal mesothelioma?

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Unfortunately, the only current ways to combat Mesothelioma are heavy doses of Chemotherapy and medication. Depending on how advanced the cancer is, the treatment options vary.

However, there are many ongoing clinical studies that are making strides everyday to combat Mesothelioma and it's symptoms. For up to the date information on these studies as well as other Mesothelioma and asbestos information, check out www.asbestosnews.com. Treatments for Mesothelioma Research into new and more effective treatments for mesothelioma is ongoing. There is no cure as yet for mesothelioma. The standard treatments that attempt to hold back the progression of this cancer are: * Surgery - to remove part of all of the affected body tissues * Radiation therapy - to target and kill the mesothelioma cells * Chemotherapy - the use of drugs, injected or taken orally, to kill or stop the growth of the cancer cells

How long do people live who have mesothelioma?

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Although reported incidence rates have increased in the past 20 years, mesothelioma is still a relatively rare cancer. About 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. Mesothelioma occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age.

For more information, check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma

Can mesothelioma be cured?

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Tumors cannot exactly be "cured." They can be surgically removed, but the cancer will remain. Things like chemotherapy and radiation can be used to further treat, and hopefully destroy, the illness.

Is there a time limit stating how long one can file a lawsuit for mesothelioma?

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You must file a lawsuit for mesothelioma almost immediately after you have been diagnosed. The longer you wait, the less likelihood your chance of receiving a worthwhile settlement.

How did Steve mcqueen get mesothelioma?

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Steve McQueen got mesothelioma from dealing with asbestos while he served in the military. McQueen served in the Marine Corps from 1947 until 1950. In that time, he removed asbestos lagging from pipes aboard a ship, causing his exposure. He was also likely exposed to it during his acting career on sound stages that used asbestos.