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What is Mesothelioma Cancer? Causes & Treatment - Mesothelioma Cancer
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What is Mesothelioma Cancer?
Several of our body organs contain mesothelial tissues. When a cancer develops in this mesothelial tissues (usually in the lungs or abdomen) it is called Mesothelioma Cancer.
Mesothelioma Cancer is generally associated with prolonged exposure to the substance called asbestos. A person with a very low exposure to asbestos may also be at risk of Mesothelioma Cancer. Mesothelioma Cancer may develop after a period of 20 – 50 years has elapsed since exposure to asbestos.
Who is at risk of developing Mesothelioma Cancer?
Construction workers in environments where there is a large quantity of asbestos such as shipyards, insulation factories and asbestos mines are at increased risk of Mesothelioma Cancer. If you are a smoker as well as an asbestos worker, your chances of developing Mesothelioma Cancer are further increased.
Types of Mesothelioma Cancer:
There are two main types of Mesothelioma Cancer:
1) Those affecting the lungs called Pleural mesothelioma.
2) Those affecting the abdomen called Peritoneal mesothelioma.
Survival and Recovery from Mesothelioma Cancer:
It is difficult to diagnose Mesothelioma Cancer and diagnosis is often made in the later stages of the disease. After the main symptoms of the disease occur, the survival time is from six months to two years.
Men are at a greater risk of developing Mesothelioma Cancer compared to women.
The chances of recovery from Mesothelioma depend on factors. Survival rates are better the earlier the disease is caught and the younger the patient is. The location of the cancer and how widespread it is also affect chances of recovery from Mesothelioma. Also some patients respond better to treatment than others.
Main Treatment Methods for Mesothelioma Cancer:
1) Radiation therapy
This involves use of X-Rays to kill cancer cells and shrink the tumors.
2) Chemotherapy
This involves use of anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells in the body.
3) Surgery and Photodynamic therapy.
This involves surgically removing the affected parts.
Vitamin A supplements and BetaCarotene may lower risk of Mesothelioma Cancer.
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