Q: what is mesothelioma?

A. Mesothelioma is a cancer, a rare but potentially deadly affects the mesothelium, a layer of a body. Typically, mesothelioma develops in the lining of the chest or abdomen. There are three types of mesothelioma:

First pleural mesothelioma. Mesothelioma that affects the lining of the lung. 2. peritoneal mesothelioma. mesothelioma that affect the coverage ofAbdominal organs. 3. Pericardial mesothelioma. Mesothelioma affects the heart of the lid.

pericardial effusion is most common, followed by peritoneal and over.

Q: what are the causes of mesothelioma?

A. Asbestos Asbestos is the most common cause of mesothelioma. it is a fine fiber material that is resistant to heat. these fibers come from inhalation in the air passages and then passed into the cells of the pleura. Asbestosdamages cells and pleural lesions that result in a benign or malignant. Asbestos is found in many types of products and industrial equipment. Exposure to asbestos is not immediately mesothelioma. it often takes decades before the person shows symptoms of the disease. Smoking does not cause mesothelioma if the risk is for smokers who are exposed to asbestos.

Q: what are the symptoms of mesothelioma?

A. Oftenconfused pneumonia, mesothelioma is very difficult to diagnose solely on the basis of symptoms. the most common symptoms are:

Persistent cough. Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Swelling of the face and neck. Coughing up blood. Nausea and vomiting. Weight loss. Loss of appetite.

Not everyone exposed to asbestos to develop mesothelioma. however, speaking in mind the risk of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma and a medicalearly diagnosis and screening of diseases will help.

D. what are the treatment options are there for mesothelioma?

A. disease mesothelioma is often difficult to diagnose and treat. the various treatment options include:

reducing surgery in the early stages of the tumor. Chemotherapy with drugs such as cisplatin. Radiotherapy. Gene therapy. Immunotherapy. Photodynamic therapy.