▷▷▷[pleural mesothelioma] - About Mesothelioma !!

▷▷▷[pleural mesothelioma] - About Mesothelioma !!

What is Cancer?

Firstly, it is important to understand that cancer is not a single disease, there are many different types and mesothelioma is only one kind. Our bodies are made up of tiny building blocks called cells, cancer is a disease of these cells. Cells in different parts of the body look and work differently, and millions of new cells are made ​​every day to replace those lost by age or wear. Throughout the body when new cells are produced in two existing cells divide normally and there is a perfect balance between those who die and those that divide. This vital balance is controlled by a very complicated process if the process control is lost, this can lead to many cells during production, resulting in a tumor. Most tumors are not cancerous (sometimes described as benign) and they remain in the region where they were initially developed. A wart is a common example. The development of cancer involves a change in the quality of the cells and an increased amount. They become more aggressive, destructive and independent normal cells. They are able to invade surrounding tissues, glands and blood vessels and thus spread far from where they began to divide and grow. When the cancer cells reach a new site they may go on dividing and form a new tumor, which is often regarded as secondary or metastatic (secondary).

What is Mesothelioma?

In the United Kingdom, about 2,500 people a year are diagnosed with mesothelioma. It is also known as "diffuse" or "evil" mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelium which affects a thin membrane that lines the inner surface of the wall of the chest, where it is known as the pleural and abdominal, which is known as the peritoneum. It is also the organs found within these cavities, such as the heart, lungs and intestines. It is much more common in mesothelioma in the chest than in the abdomen, a case of peritoneal mesothelioma for every 12 cases of pleural mesothelioma.

Pleural Mesothelioma

Pleura comprises two layers: the visceral (innermost) layer is adjacent to the lung and parietal (outer) layer lines the chest wall. The pleura produces the fluid that lubricates the gap between the two layers, which allows the two layers to slide comfortably over each other as we inhale and exhale.

Pleural mesothelioma get the pleura to thicken. This thickening of the pleura by first pressing the lungs or attach to the inside of the chest wall. In both cases, the expansion of the lungs are gradually reduced by the tumor. Fluid, sometimes several liters, can collect between the two layers of the pleura, which affects the lungs' ability to develop and lead to shortness of breath. This is called pleural effusion.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Also two inner layers of peritoneum (visceral) layer which is adjacent to the abdominal organs and the outer part (parietal) layer along the abdominal wall. The peritoneal mesothelioma peritoneum to thicken and fluid to collect in the stomach. This collection of fluid called ascites and causes the stomach to swell. Because pleural mesothelioma is more common and often spreads to the abdominal cavity, it is sometimes necessary to determine if pleural mesothelioma is the primary cancer.