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Mesothelioma disease is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a membrane surrounding most of the organs in the body including the lungs, heart and abdominal cavity. The mesothelium protects your organs, much like skin. It is composed of two layers one of which wraps around the organ and another which forms a sac. The mesothelium makes a fluid to lubricate the movement of heart when it beats or your lungs when you breathe.

Mesothelioma disease causes the cells of this protective layer to continue dividing, often forming a tumor outside the organ or even invading the organ itself. The cancer can also metastasize to other parts of the body. Mesothelioma of pleura refers to cancer surrounding the lungs and air sacs surrounding the lungs. Mesothelioma of the peritoneum refers to tumors around the abdomen. Mesothelioma of the pericardium infiltrates the sac that protects the heart. Continue reading ‘Mesothelioma Disease’ »

Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Fortunately, it is very rare compared to other forms of cancer in the general population. Unfortunately, it has a very high mortality rate. In this article, we take a look at some common questions and answers regarding it.

Q: Why have some a difficult name?

As if being diagnosed with cancer isn’t bad enough, most people are more than a little frustrated that they can’t even pronounce the name of it. “Me..so..thee..lee..ohma” is not a name just conjured from the air. Instead, it gets its name from the part of the body where the cancer tends to manifest – the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a lining found in the chest cavity and abdomen. It surrounds most organs including the heart and lungs. The lining consists of two layers with a lubricant between them. When the heart beats or the lungs take in air, the mesothelium lets them move without damaging one another. Continue reading ‘Mesothelioma: Common Questions and Answers’ »

Pleural Mesothelioma is one of the many forms of Mesothelioma that can be caused by asbestos. In this article, we take a look at some of the key information surrounding Pleural Mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma gets its name from the part of the body it grows in. The mesothelium is a unique structure. It serves as sort of a safety wrap and lubricant. It consists of two layers of organic material somewhat like skin with a lubricant between them. This structure then surrounds the chest and abdomen cavities. It also covers the key organs such as the heart, lungs, stomach and so on. The purpose of the mesothelium is to act as a cushion for the organs while also allowing them to move without being damaged.

Pleural Mesothelioma is by far the most common form of cancer causes by asbestos. It is believed to comprise over 75 percent of all such cases. Pleural Mesothelioma gets is name from the area of the body it occurs in. “Pleural” refers to the Pleural Sac. This is a sac of mesothelium that surrounds the lungs. It allows the lungs to expand and contract without being damaged or heating up from friction. Continue reading ‘Mesothelioma – The Version That Takes Your Breath Away’ »

Malignant mesothelioma is the cancer of the mesothelium. Mesothelium is the protective lining that covers most of the internal organs of the body. The most common type is pleural mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the cancer of the linings of the lungs. We also have peritoneal mesothelioma, endothelial mesothelioma, e.t.c.

Just like any cancer, treatment of malignant mesothelioma depends on location of the cancer, age of the patients, extent of the cancer and overall health status of the mesothelioma patient. Continue reading ‘RSS feeds allow you to be notified whenever brand new articles are released by your favorite authors. Google Yahoo NewsGator Bloglines MSN AOL Mesothelioma Treatment Tips’ »