Mesothelioma form of cancer by asbestos

Wikipedia says about Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos.
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that can only be identified under a microscope. Asbestos is a group of minerals with long, thin fibrous crystals. Asbestos is popular among builders and due to its property for resistance to heat, electricity, sound absorption and chemical damage.
Asbestos is used as fire resistance, heat resistance, resistance to chemicals. but by nhalation of asbestos fibers can cause serious illnesses, like mesothelioma and asbestosis. So since mid 1980 use of asbestos is banned worldwide. Asbestos is a human carcinogen.

Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos.
There are three forms of mesothelioma
pleural mesothelioma affects thephysician lining of the lung.
peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdominal cavity;
pericardial mesothelioma affects the lining around the heart.

Shortness of breath, cough, and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma.
peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms are weight loss and cachexia.
If the cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, symptoms may include pain, trouble swallowing, or swelling of the neck or face.

Diagnosing mesothelioma is often difficult, because the symptoms are similar to those of a number of other conditions.

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Asbestos exposure affects an estimated 1.3 million employees in construction and general industry today. The highly toxic, fibrous mineral causes serious problems like mesothelioma and asbestosis.

According to The National Cancer Institute, malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac lining of the chest (pleura), the abdomen (peritoneum), or the heart (pericardium).

support links

Family and friends are always important when you have mesothelioma, but you may also find it beneficial to be in contact with others who share similar challenges.

Support services at Major Cancer Centers


Mesothelioma Web (http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org) - The most comprehensive overall site on the Internet for mesothelioma

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National Cancer information.

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