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I searched through this website http://mesotheliomaasbestosinfo.blogspot... but nothing easy enough to understand. Is anyone aware of it. its a form of cancer that is said to be cause by breathing in asbestos dust...asbestos is an old substance that was used to prevent fires in buildings....people in the construction business that installed or removed asbestos were at risk of developing cancer by handling it.....its not considered a hazarous material If you found that web site confusing, I'm really not sure how to help you because that web site was about as simple as it gets. Was there something specific you were trying to find? The very basic answer is that meso ia a type of lung cancer that is always fatal and only caused from inhaling asbestos fibers. A rare neoplasm derive from the cells of the Plura (lungs) and peritoneum. the grow as thick sheets in the viscera(guts) and are composed of spindle shaped cells or fiborous tissue which may enclose gland like areaslined by cuboidal cells. the prognosis is ba. similar tumors have been reported in the female genital tract. Mesothelioma is cancer in the lining of your lungs. This lining, called mesothelium, is there to lubricate your lungs so they can expand and contract more easily. Mesothelium is also found surrounding the heart. Mesothelioma occurs when someone is exposed to the chemical asbestos. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos.[1] In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart). Yes, I do know somewhat about it. What do you want to know? It is a cancer of the mesothelium and usually asbestos is a causative factor in America. You can check the following websites for good information about malignant mesothelioma: Just diagnosed with it Friday, what would you like to know? Fatal usually within 8 to 12 months, with 40% chance of living beyond 12 months. |
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in 1962 Dr.mcnaulty reported the first case of the first case of malignant mesothelioma, in an australian asbestos worker.the worker had worked in a mill from 1958-1960 in wittennoom ...yes, you sure can can more info at ... {{{hugs}}}} I am so sorry you are going thru this. Unfortunately in this situation, Morphine, may be your best option. I suspect you feel that the Morphine causing him to sleep all the time, is ... Wow, what a nasty cancer. My mother had Mesothelioma in 1994. Almost 80% of those who have contracted it did so via exposure to asbestos and environmental carcinogens. Sadly, from what I remember... A very rare form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure that occurs in the sac lining of the chest (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), or the lining of the heart (pericardia... Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. ...Emphysema falls under the umbrella term of "COPD", which stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Other diseases that fall under this umbrella include asthma, chronic bronchitis,... For full details of causes and other information about mesothelioma click below ... |
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