Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. In this deadly disease, cancer (malignant) cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the organs of the body. The most common site of tumor cells accumulate in the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest), but can also occur in the lining of the abdominal cavity (called the peritoneum) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).
> Diagnosis of mesothelioma is difficult for two reasons.
The symptoms are very similar to those of a number of other conditions common disease. No particular concern if you experience persistent cough, wheezing, chest pain and palpitations, fever, difficulty in swallowing. These symptoms are typical of diseases such as pneumonia. Only previous exposure to asbestos may increase clinical suspicion for mesothelioma.
> Mesothelioma has had a long latency period (time between cancer and the feeling of the symptoms thereof). You can rest your body for many years, show symptoms that do not require special medical care. Mesothelioma is often too late, when treatment of the main methods of healing loses the ability to diagnosis.
Currently it is not fully established as the leader in asbestos cancer mesothelial cells. On the other hand, is still many undeterminatedThe fibers are needed to inhale cancer tumor that life. Prime Mesothelioma is closely related to the duration of exposure to asbestos and the concentration in an environment such as asbestos. The resistance of the body also plays an important role in the equation mesothelioma. And 'possible from asbestos mesothelioma, or a couple of months it would take several years for the inhalation of asbestos for cancer.
Very importantPotential for mesothelioma patients is associated with the above symptoms associated with his career. If these symptoms overlap a previous exposure to asbestos, the person must apply for a specific medical examination.
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Because Mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose
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