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Asbestos Related Diseases
Asbestos is used in over 3000 modern products and most people have suffered at least some degree of exposure to it at one point or another. Most asbestos exposure is limited to minute portions of well maintained building materials such as concrete,...
Causes of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer in the general
population. However, in individuals that were exposed to
asbestos, it is not as rare. That's because the only known,
established cause of Mesothelioma is asbestos. There are experts
that have...
Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer involving mesothelial tissues of body organs usually lungs or abdominal. It is often caused by exposure to asbestos. However, there are 30-50% of patients without any history of asbestos exposure. People who...
Mesothelioma Cancer- What to tell children
Telling children about any serious illness or disease is not easy. The best approach is a direct one as children, even very young ones, often sense that something is not right. Their fears need to tackled and honesty is the best policy. The amount...
Mesothelioma- The Financial Costs To Society
Much has been written about asbestos related diseases such as Mesothelioma over the last couple of years. The focus has been on three main areas:
a) The unfortunate victims of mesothelioma such as former employees of asbestos mining companies who...
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Asbestos-Based Disease-The Painful Side Of Asbestos
What is Asbestos-Based Disease?
Asbestos-based disease is caused by exposure to asbestos in environments, such as asbestos mills, shipping yards, mines, older navy ships and even homes. Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer and most common, asbestos-based disease. Nearly 70-80 % of people suffering from this disease have a history of asbestos exposure. Asbestos cancer or mesothelioma is very difficult to diagnose due to the long gap between exposure to asbestos and the onset of the disease. Every year, doctors detect approximately 2000-3000 new cases of mesothelioma. Family members of workers are also vulnerable to the disease through exposure to asbestos particles from their clothing. Smokers are at a much greater risk of getting the disease.
Symptoms of Mesothelioma
The symptoms of this asbestos based disease include loss of weight, lasting cough, fatigue, dyspnea, and pleuritic pain. Some of the early symptoms may be overlooked since they resemble with those of other common diseases. In most cases, the disease appears 30-45 years after the patients initial exposure to asbestos. The disease is more common in men but is not restricted to any ethnic group or race.
Treatment of Mesothelioma
The prediction is that asbestos fibers lodged in the body cause changes
in the cells by a process of irritation, leading to mesothelioma. Once this cancer appears, it will continue to grow until it is treated, or the patient dies. The chances of recovery of a patient depend on the following factors:
Age of the patient
Response to the treatment
How widespread the disease is
Location of the disease
Size of the cancer
Microscopic examination
Asbestos is causative of almost all cases of mesothelioma. This is the most dangerous disease caused by exposure to asbestos. There are three traditional lines of treatment for fighting this disease:
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Chemotherapy
If a person suspects that that he may have mesothelioma, he must see a competent doctor soon. Early diagnosis and treatment are very important for managing deadly asbestos-based diseases.
About the Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a asbestos and mesothelioma specialist from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.asbestosblog.org/ for information on asbestos reform, mesothelioma lawsuit news, and more.
Source: www.isnare.com
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