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What is Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer that resides in the lungs and is associated with asbestos.
Malignant
Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer. These cancer cells are
found either in the lining around the heart, abdominal cavity or the lungs.
Mesothelioma takes years before it becomes cancerous. People from the 1940 and
up are just now being diagnosed with Mesothelioma.
Asbestos is the leading cause of Mesothelioma. During world war two the manufactoring
of asbestos became more increased due to the fact that the lumber was being used
for building ships. Wood was in great demand by the government and companies
needed a replacement for their businesses, like construction, automobile factories,
building trades, etc. The people who manufactored asbestos knew that asbestos
wasnt a regulated product and knew that their workers would inevtably suffer
from its consequences. But lumber was hard to find during this peroid and asbestos
could be manufactored for much cheaper, thats why it has been in use after world
war two and through up to the 1970's. During the 1970's asbestos was outlawed
to use by the Consumer
Products Safety Commission in products such as wallboard
patching material and artificial ash for gas fireplaces because the fiber in
these products would become airborne during use.
At Least 43,073 People Have Been Killed By Asbestos Since 1979
Mesothelioma
Symptoms
Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation
of fluid in the pleura are often symptoms | Diagnosis
of Mesothelioma
Diagnosis begins with a review of the patient's medical
history, including any history of asbestos exposure |
Abdominal Mesothelioma
There are many diseases without any discernible cause to trace. Abdominal mesothelioma
is not one of these. | Mesothelioma
Cancer
Mesothelioma cancer is a specific type that has one main known
cause and many treatment options. | Cystic
Mesothelioma
Young females are the population most affiliated with the
disease cystic mesothelioma. |
Mesothelioma
Research
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