Mesothelioma symptom, risk factors, and treatment

Every human being has a cavity in the body that covers the chest, abdomen, and heart. The cavity surrounded by a membrane layer that is known by the name mesothelium. The mesothelium has a very important function for the movement of human organs such as the lungs, abdomen, or heart in the expansion or contraction.

If we speak what part of the mesothelium are often influenced cancer. So, mesothelioma of the lining that surrounds the lungs ( Pleura Mesothelioma ) is best known as malignant mesothelioma. Then, for the other types of mesothelioma, or rare, usually affecting the tissues in the abdomen ( Peritoneal Mesothelioma ). There was also Pericardial Mesothelioma, Occurs in the tissue lining around the heart. In addition, mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis and mesothelioma tunica serosa uteri a is very rare and information about the two types of the disease is still limited.

Mesothelioma Symptom

Symptoms of mesothelioma usually varies, depending on where the location of these cancers in the human body. For more details, here are just some of the common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma.

Pleural mesothelioma ( which affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs ), have signs and symptoms such as the following:

• Hard to breathe
• Cough with pain
• Chest pain, or rather under the ribs
• Hoarseness
• Weight loss that can not be explained, etc.

Peritoneal mesothelioma ( which occurs on the network in the abdomen ), have signs and symptoms such as the following:

• Abdominal pain
• Abdominal Lump
• Swelling in the legs
• Weight loss that can not be explained
• A movement disorder of the intestine, etc.

Pericardial Mesothelioma (  which occurs on the heart ), have signs and symptoms such as the following:

• Cough
• Palpitations
• Pain in the chest

Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis and mesothelioma tunica serosa uteri has no obvious signs and symptoms because there is no clear information on the two types of this cancer. But there is an opinion that it is difficult breathing or chest pains included in the mesothelioma tunica serosa uteri symptoms. Meanwhile, mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis testis could be detected first by the enlargement of the testicles.

As additional information from all types of cancer above. there are three that are included in malignant mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma. Here below is the image location of the cancer.

The main factor of mesothelioma

Asbestos is a major factor and for events which can increase the risk of mesothelioma are:

• If you ever inhale asbestos dust directly at the workplace or at home, then the risk of mesothelioma will continue to increase and threaten your health. 
• People exposed to asbestos fibers can bring home on their skin and clothing. Exposure to these fibers for many years can put a family at risk for mesothelioma. 
• In addition to asbestos, SV40 virus commonly found in primates and X-ray radiation can also cause the risk of mesothelioma.

Prevention and treatment of Mesothelioma Cancer

Prevention

If you work industrial environment that is susceptible to exposure to asbestos dust. Try to be careful with anything you wear and use. Because based on some experience, most people who have mesothelioma are when working at places like a mines, manufacturing, electronic components factory, construction workers, mechanics and others.

If you have a husband or family who work with a high level of exposure to asbestos, you should remind them to shower and change clothes before they go home.

Treatment

While this is very difficult for a doctor to make a diagnosis of mesothelioma properly and appropriately. Because this cancer usually presents with symptoms similar to other common diseases and requires a long time to know the symptoms clear.

Meanwhile, if you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, the other problem is the drug for this disease has not been found until now. Another solution is a kind of surgery and chemotherapy treatments can be quite helpful in improving the prognosis of mesothelioma typical. In addition, it is important for you to know How to find the best doctor for mesothelioma patients.