subject: Exposure to asbestos and mesothelioma cancer [print this page] Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral made up of strong, flexible fibers, the material can be partitioned and isolated tissues. Mining of asbestos began in the late 19th century and intensified the use of asbestos in 1940. Exposure to asbestos is the major cause of mesothelioma. Tiny asbestos particles enter the body through inhalation or ingestion, and embedded in the lining of body cavities. AsbestosLimits and strict protocols for the management of asbestos workers were made evident in 1970 when the health risks begin.
Mesothelioma occurs when cells in the mesothelium, a two layer coating of internal organs, abnormal and Body Attack of the organ or spread to other parts des There are three types of malignant mesothelioma:
Pleural : This form occurs in the chest cavity and can affect the lungs. Thisdifficult to detect and frequently spreads to other parts of the body. It 's the most common type, accounting for about 70 percent of mesothelioma diagnosed. The survival rate was started 17 months 92% percent of the victims of onset of symptoms.
Peritoneal: The type begins in the lining of the stomach and advances on the liver, spleen and intestine. The prognosis for survival is ten months after the onset of symptoms. Approximately one quarter of cases of mesotheliomaPeritoneal dialysis.
Pericardial : This event includes the lining of the heart. Finally, the tumor progresses, until the heart is unable to provide oxygen in the body. And 'the rarest form, which represents approximately 5 percent of cases.
Mesothelioma is a benign form of mesothelioma separate, in which a non-cancerous, the tumor spread developed, producing symptoms similar to those forms of malignant mesothelioma. extensive testing is required toDistinction between malignant and benign. Benign Mesothelioma occurs in less than 10 percent of cases.
