tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39998787204188020282024-02-08T07:37:06.972-08:00MesotheliomaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-32486588013449039812011-09-05T09:39:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:44:20.852-07:00What Is Malignant Mesothelioma?<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><div>Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the mesothelium, which is a thin layer of tissue that covers most organs in the body. Mesothelioma most commonly affects the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). This article discusses malignant mesothelioma of the pleura.</div></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3999878720418802028&postID=3248658801344903981&from=pencil" name="chapter_1" style="color: #6665fe; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
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<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><div>Up to 90 percent of malignant mesothelioma cases are related toasbestos exposure. The risk for developingmesothelioma in those with heavy asbestos exposure is 7 to 10 percent. However, symptoms may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos.</div><div> </div><a href="" name="chapter_5" style="color: #6665fe; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></a><h2 style="color: #6595d5; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mesothelioma Symptoms: Final Thoughts</span></h2><div>The possible symptoms of mesothelioma described in this article are not sure signs of the disease. Other more common, less serious conditions can cause similar symptoms. If you are experiencing any possible mesothelioma symptoms, visit your healthcare provider so that the problem can be diagnosed and treated.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-83766308935026133972011-09-05T09:33:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:47:12.087-07:00Mesothelioma Signs and Symptoms: An Overview<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Mesothelioma is a benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor that begins within the mesothelium, a protective lining surrounding most of the organs in the body. Most mesotheliomas begin within the pleura (the membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the wall of the chest cavity) or the peritoneum (the mesothelial tissue that covers most of the organs in the abdominal cavity). Mesothelioma symptoms will vary, depending on where the tumor is located.</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3999878720418802028&postID=8376630893502613397&from=pencil" name="chapter_1" style="color: #6665fe; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></a><br />
<h2 style="color: #6595d5; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pleural Symptoms of Mesothelioma</span></h2></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Pleural mesothelioma symptoms are usually due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura. These symptoms often include:</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"></div><ul style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Shortness of breath</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Abdominal swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen (stomach).<div></div></li>
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<h2 style="color: #6595d5; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mesothelioma Diagnosis and Staging</span></h2></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">If the doctor makes a diagnosis of mesothelioma, he or she will want to determine the mesothelioma stage.</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Staging involves more tests in a careful attempt to learn whether the cancer has spread and, if so, to which parts of the body. Knowing the stage of the disease helps the doctor plan mesothelioma treatment.</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Mesothelioma is described as localized if the cancer is found only on the membrane surface where it originated. It is classified as advanced if it has spread beyond the original membrane surface to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, lungs, chest wall, or abdominal organs.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-61418470864849179512011-09-05T09:31:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:48:26.544-07:00Mesothelioma Diagnosis: An Overview<h2 style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; color: #6595d5; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Mesothelioma Diagnosis: An Overview</h2><br />
Making a mesothelioma diagnosis is often difficult because mesothelioma symptoms are similar to those of a number of other conditions.<br />
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In order to make a diagnosis of mesothelioma, the healthcare provider will begin with a review of the patient's medical history, including any history of asbestos exposure. He or she will then perform a complete physical examination to look for signs or symptoms of mesothelioma. The doctor may also order some preliminary tests to rule out other, more common conditions. These tests can include x-rays of the chest or abdomen and lung function tests.<br />
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If the doctor suspects mesothelioma after the history and physical exam, he or she may order a number of tests to help make a diagnosis.<br />
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A CT (or CAT) scan or an MRI may also be useful in making a diagnosis. A CT scan is a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. In an MRI, a powerful magnet linked to a computer is used to make detailed pictures of areas inside the body. These pictures are viewed on a monitor and can also be printed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-31957513120991154772011-09-05T09:24:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:50:16.589-07:00Treatment Options<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Treatment options for malignant pleural mesothelioma may include:</div><ul style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Surgery .</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Radiation therapy .</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Chemotherapy<i> .</i></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;"><strong>Chest x-ray:</strong> An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest. An x-ray is a type of energy beam that can go through the body and onto film, making a picture of areas inside the body.<div></div></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;"><strong>Complete blood count (CBC):</strong> A procedure in which a sample of blood is drawn and checked for the following:</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">The amount of hemoglobin (the protein that carries oxygen) in the red blood cells</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;"><strong>Cytologic exam:</strong> An examination of cells under a microscope by a pathologist to check for anything abnormal. When checking for malignant pleural mesothelioma, fluid is taken from around the lungs. A pathologist checks the cells in the fluid.<div></div></li>
</ul><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">After a malignant pleural mesothelioma diagnosis is confirmed, additional tests will be performed in order to determine the stage of the cancer.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-28474771122950480992011-09-05T09:19:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:53:00.451-07:00Symptoms of Malignant Pleural MesotheliomaMalignant pleural<br />
mesothelioma symptoms usually result from an accumulation of fluid in the pleura. These symptoms often consist of:<br />
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*Shortness of breath<br />
*Pain in the chest or under the ribcage.<br />
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Keep in mind that other more common, less serious conditions can cause similar symptoms. Therefore, if you are experiencing any possible symptoms, visit your healthcare provider so that the problem can be properly diagnosed and treated.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-3064138953569837252011-09-05T09:15:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:15:49.498-07:00What Is Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma?<br />
<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><div>Mesothelioma is a benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor affecting the mesothelium, which is a type of protective sac that covers internal organs. Most cases begin in the pleura (lining around the lungs) or peritoneum (the lining around the abdomen).</div><div> </div><div>Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a type of mesothelioma in which cancer cells begin to grow in the pleura. Most people who develop this condition have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.</div><div> <a name='more'></a><br />
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<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Treatment for mesothelioma depends on:</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> </div><ul style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">The location of the cancer</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">The stage of the disease</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">The patient's age and general health.<div> </div></li>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Radiation therapy</li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 15px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Chemotherapy.<div> </div></li>
</ul><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Sometimes, all three treatment methods are combined.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-15582796616110242822011-09-05T09:00:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:54:22.422-07:00Mesothelioma and AsbestosAsbestos is the name of a group of minerals that occur naturally as masses of strong, flexible fibers that can be separated into thin threads and woven. Asbestos has been mined and used commercially since the late 1800s; its use greatly increased during World War II. Asbestos has been widely used in many industrial products, including cement, brake linings, roof shingles, flooring products, textiles, and insulation. Since the early 1940s, millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos dust.<br />
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If tiny asbestos particles float in the air, especially during the manufacturing process, they may be inhaled or swallowed and can cause serious health problems. In addition to mesothelioma, exposure to asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer, asbestosis (a noncancerous, chronic lung ailment), and other cancers, such as those of the larynx and kidney.<br />
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Initially, the risks associated with asbestos exposure were unknown. However, an increased risk of developing mesothelioma was later found among:<br />
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*People who work in asbestos mines and mills<br />
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*Producers of asbestos products<br />
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*Workers in the heating and construction industries<br />
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*Other tradespeople.<br />
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Today, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets limits for acceptable levels of asbestos exposure in the workplace. People who work with asbestos wear personal protective equipment to lower their risk of exposure.<br />
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The risk of asbestos-related disease increases with heavier exposure to asbestos and longer exposure time. However, some individuals with only brief exposures have developed mesothelioma. On the other hand, not all workers who are heavily exposed develop asbestos-related diseases.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-43683368666110742342011-09-05T08:47:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:04:50.416-07:00Risk Factors for Mesothelioma<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">Working with asbestos is the major risk factor for mesothelioma. A history of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 70 to 80 percent of all cases. However, mesothelioma has been reported in some individuals without any known exposure to asbestos.</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"></div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">There is some evidence that family members and others living with asbestos workers have an increased risk of developing mesothelioma, and possibly other asbestos-related diseases. This risk may be the result of exposure to asbestos dust brought home on the clothing and hair of asbestos workers. To reduce the chance of exposing family members to asbestos fibers, asbestos workers are usually required to shower and change their clothing before leaving the workplace.</div><div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><br />
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The mesothelium has different names, depending on its location in the body. The peritoneum is the mesothelial tissue that covers most of the organs in the abdominal cavity. The pleura is the membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the wall of the chest cavity, while the pericardium covers and protects the heart. The mesothelial tissue surrounding the male internal reproductive organs is called the tunica vaginalis testis, and the tunica serosa uteri covers the internal reproductive organs in women.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3999878720418802028.post-61444610828235634172011-09-05T08:35:00.000-07:002011-09-05T09:54:53.168-07:00What Is Mesothelioma?<div style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; line-height: 17px;">Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer affecting the mesothelium, which is a membrane that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. In most cases, it begins in the pleura (the lining around the lungs) or peritoneum (the lining around the abdomen). The cancer is typically caused by asbestos exposure. A history of asbestos exposure at work is reported in about 70 to 80 percent of all cases of the disease. Standard treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.</span></div><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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