Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is due to exposure to asbestos fibers. When the fibers are airborne, they can become inhaled into the lungs and make their way to various parts of the body. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs when the asbestos fibers make their way into the abdominal lining which is called the peritoneum. The peritoneum is a protective layer that is made up of cells called mesothelial cells. (more…)

Pericardial mesothelioma is a result of asbestos exposure. It is a rare form of cancer which affects the pericardium. The pericardium is a protective layer made up of mesothelial cells which line the heart.

How the fibers travel to the heart and cause pericardial mesothelioma is not well understood. It is known that the asbestos fibers are inhaled and become lodged in the pericardium, but it is not well known how the fibers actually make it through the lungs and into the pericardial layer. (more…)

Pleural mesothelioma is lung cancer caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. Pleural mesothelioma accounts for about two thirds of all mesothelioma cases and is always malignant.

When asbestos is airborne, it can become lodged in various places throughout the body. Asbestos gets trapped in mesothelium which is a natural protective dual layer that surrounds many cavities and organs throughout the body. (more…)

Mesothelioma symptoms will vary from one patient to the next but there are a some general symptoms that most patients will experience.  Since mesothelioma most often affects the lungs, most patients will experience respiratory and breathing complications. (more…)

Mesothelioma treatment begins immediately after being diagnosed. The type of treatment a mesothelioma victim receives will be dependent on a variety of factors including

• Location of the tumor
• Type of cancer (pericardial mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma etc.)
• Size of the tumor
• Whether or not the tumor has metastasized (spread to other areas of the body)
• The stage of the cancer
• The patient’s age
• How healthy the patient is in general

If you’re diagnosed with the mesothelioma, you’ll probably see a variety of different doctors including oncologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, etc. reason for seeing numerous different types of doctors is to find the best mesothelioma treatment for your condition. (more…)

A mesothelioma diagnosis is always difficult whether it is pericardial mesothelioma, a peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma or any other variety.

Most of our body’s cavities and main organs are surrounded by mesothelial cells. These cells line are lungs, heart, and abdominal cavity and provide a protective layer. This layer is called the mesothelium. Two layers comprised mesothelium and the job of the mesothelium is to produce fluid that assists our organs to move. (more…)

Mesothelioma cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. The fibers become lodged in the mesothelial cells which line the abdominal cavity, the lungs, and the heart. Since this is a cancer, it causes the mesothelial cells to become abnormal and rapidly divide. The cancer often spreads to other organs in the body once afflicted. (more…)

Asbestosis cancer is called mesothelioma and it is a cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos minerals. This mineral is so small that it cannot be seen with the naked eye and is found naturally in the soil. Small traces of asbestos are found floating in air, water, and soil but this mineral usually only cause’s asbestosis cancer when a person is exposed over long periods of time or when exposed to large doses. This mineral is a known human carcinogen and most often causes various lung cancers. (more…)

Cancer from asbestos is called mesothelioma. This is a rare but aggressive cancer that affects the mesothelial cells which line the lungs, abdomen, and heart. Most everyone has become exposed to asbestos at one point or another since asbestos is in the air, water, and soil. The people at the highest risk for developing cancer from asbestos include people who work with asbestos, family members of people who work with asbestos, and people living nearby asbestos active asbestos mining sites. (more…)

People at risk for developing asbestos diseases are ones who have been exposed to the mineral for extended periods of time or to who have been exposed to large doses of the mineral. The size, shape, and chemical makeup of the asbestos fiber also plays a role in the chances of developing asbestos diseases. (more…)