Saturday, December 30, 2006

Mesothelioma cancer
Mesothelioma cancer or also we called asbestos lung cancer is a disease that causes the deadly tumors to develop in the chest and lung cavity. Most of cases are the result of occupational asbestos exposure and the patient is usually entitled to a substantial settlement package for treatment and compensation.
Mesothelioma cancer symptoms
It is very difficult cancer to detect early on. When symptoms do occur chest pain and shortness of breath are the most common. These respiratory symptoms occur cause of a fluid build up in the pleura ( pleural effusion). Patient who is having peritoneal mesothelioma cancer, generally experience abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea and abdominal swelling. Eventually, the symptoms become more acute, breathing becomes more restricted and severe chest pain develops. When symptoms become more acute, doctor will usually orders a MRI, CT scan or X-ray.
Types of mesothelioma cancer
-Peritoneal mesothelioma
-Mesentery cancer
-Lung lining cancer
-Pleural mesothelioma
-Pericardial mesothelioma
-Epithelial tissue mesothelioma
Mesothelioma cancer is a rare cancer with less 5,000 patients in the united states. However, the incidence of the cancer still appears to be high among older workers. For futher information, just read below.