The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Surgery Mesothelioma is diagnosed in stages that are defined by the extent of the cancer. There are four stages of mesothelioma ranging from “localized to one spot” [...]
Monday, March 22, 2010
Comments Off
Mesothelioma is not a disease of this decade but has its roots as back as the beginning of 19th century. But it came into limelight in the recent past. Mesothelioma results in tumours in and around vital organs of the body. The word mesothelioma literally means cancer of the mesothelium (oma is a medical term [...]
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Comments Off
Mesothelioma in the present times is one of the most dangerous cancers in the world. Its cure is impossible and even its detection is quite difficult. The symptoms of mesothelioma are very much similar to some of the commonly occurring diseases. As a result even if the patient is showing the signs of having mesothelioma, [...]
Friday, October 2, 2009
Comments Off
Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest cancers for a number of reasons. It has a prolonged latency period during which it destroys the mucous-producing membrane that lines the outer surface of a number of organs. This membrane allows the organs to move, which in turn allows them to function. Over a period of decades mesothelioma [...]
Monday, September 7, 2009
Comments Off
Mesothelioma is a certain type of cancer most commonly caused by an exposure to asbestos. However, mesothelioma may not show up for many decades after the asbestos exposure. There are three types of mesothelioma: Pleural, peritoneal, and pericardial, and they all [...]
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Comments Off
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that affects the serous membranes surrounding the major organs of the body i.e. the lungs, heart and the abdominal organs, causing these vital organs to inflate with excessive fluid. This fluid further causes the improper functioning of the organs. The only known cause of this cancerous tumor is [...]
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Comments Off
Mesothelioma, or the cancer of mesothelium, is a fatal tumor that affects pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium – linings around lungs, abdomen, and heart respectively. It is a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral. Mesothelioma cancer be benign, i.e. it can be non-cancerous and non-spreading or it can be malignant i.e. [...]
Monday, April 20, 2009
Comments Off
A lot of mesothelioma related diseases exist. Mesothelioma can be classified by their location. Below shows the common types of mesothelioma. Pleural — 75% of all mesothelioma cases Peritoneal — 10%–20% Pericardial — 5% Lung Cancer MesotheliomaLung cancer is the leading cause of death in mesothelioma illnesses. When these asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they [...]
© 2010 Alimta Mesothelioma. Powered by Wordpress.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Comments Off