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Pleural Mesothelioma

MesotheliomaPleural Malignant pleural mesothelioma, compared with a healthy lung. The most common type of mesothelioma, representing more than two-thirds of all cases. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the chest cavity and the lung known as the pleura.

The pleura is the membrane that surrounds the lungs and chest. The mesothelium, this membrane is known as a few lines body cavities. While the pleura surrounding the lungs, pleural cancer, lung cancer, in fact (which can also be caused by exposure to asbestos) is not.


Such as all kinds of mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose and can be easily misdiagnosed. If you are already aware of asbestos, mesothelioma symptoms, it is important to tell your doctor so you can be properly diagnosed.

Although the diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma is definitely serious, are not without options. New and original mesothelioma, as well as various available therapies, various clinical trials.

Causes of Pleural Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos. Used in a variety of industrial applications and construction, asbestos, small, lightweight, durable and easily in the air.

These fibers are easily inhaled or ingested Once in the air, the size and strong form, they make their way into the lungs and pleura is easy for small passages. Asbestos fibers overcome the body's natural defenses. Asbestos fibers of an unknown chemical reaction or pleural mesothelial cells become abnormal and divide without control caused a sharp shape of a combination of these two factors is not known. Connection, however, between asbestos and mesothelioma has been clear since the early 1960s.

The most important cause of occupational cancer in asbestos US1. In addition to mesothelioma, asbestos lung cancer, mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, including other forms and the like causes the colon, stomach, larynx and throat cancer associated with some other types of cancer.

In addition, as many absestos asbestos, pleural effusion, pleural thickening, pleural plates (also known as pleural fibrosis), such as is caused by non-cancerous diseases. These conditions, the majority of people do not develop malignant mesothelioma. However, these conditions are associated with increased risk of developing mesothelioma is asbestos exposure levels is considered an important factor to be taken into account.

Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms

"Do I have mesothelioma?" If you have asked yourself this question, chances are you have a history of asbestos.

Pleural mesothelioma symptoms are not specific and may indicate other, less serious conditions. But if you know you have a history of asbestos exposure, it is wise to be proactive about your health care choices and respecting potential symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. Have regular checkups with your doctor and make sure he or she is aware of your concerns and your history of asbestos exposure.

Pleural mesothelioma is a disease related to dose, which means that the longer and wider your exposure to asbestos, the greater chance you have of developing pleural mesothelioma (or another type of mesothelioma). This dose-dependency can also affect the speed at which you are diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, although the disease is known for its long latency periods of 10, 20 or even less than 40 years from exposure to disease progression.