What is Mesothelioma (Asbestos Cancer)?
It is a form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous)
cells are found in the mesothelium which is a protective sac that covers
most of the body's internal organs. Generally, most individuals who develop
this cancer have worked on jobs or lived in apartments or buildings where asbestos
particles were inhaled.
Asbestos cancer is when the mesothelium lining becomes abnormal and grows uncontrollably causing pain. This can be benign or
malignant. The malignant form of the cancer will damage the tissue of the organ it resides on and possibly invade other organs.
Most cases of mesothelioma are either pleural or peritoneal. the Most cases of begin in the pleura or peritoneum.
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. The
pericardium covers and protects the heart. The mesothelial tissue surrounding the male internal reproductive organs is called the
tunica vaginalis testis. The tunica serosa uteri covers the internal reproductive organs in women.
Mesothelioma (Asbestos Cancer) Symptoms
Symptoms may not show up in the body until between 20 - 50 years after exposure, which is why so many
new cases of this form of cancer are being diagnosed in recent years. All though the dangers of asbestos cancer were realized many decades ago and
precautions have been taken to reduce the risk of the disease, it can take very little exposure to cause the cancer.
As with many forms of cancer, the asbestos cancer tumor can spread in the body rapidly, often infecting the opposite pleura and continuing
on to other internal organs.
The symptoms of Asbestos cancer are listed below.
Pleural Mesothelioma:
* Shortness of breath
* Chest pain in the chest (caused by fluid accumulation in the pleura)
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
* Weight loss
* Abdominal pain
* Abdominal swelling (caused by fluid build-up in the abdomen)
* Bowel obstruction
* Blood clotting abnormalities
* Anemia
* Fever
If the asbestos cancer has spread beyond the mesothelium to other parts of the body, additional symptoms may include:
* Pain
* Trouble swallowing
* Swelling of the neck or face areas
If you are experiencing these or similar medical problem, please
consult your doctor.
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Thursdays Mesothelioma Daily News (15th May 2008)
HAYWARD / Asbestos conviction of building owner (San Francisco Chronicle)
A Tracy man was convicted by a federal jury Wednesday of illegally demolishing a Hayward building filled with asbestos. Wassim Mohammad Azizi, 37, was found guilty of three counts of violating the Clean Air Act in connection with the razing of ...
Thu, 15 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 |
Wednesdays Mesothelioma Daily News (14th May 2008)
Asbestos found after fire (Denver Post)
A fire that damaged four of the 31 units in the The Holly apartment complex in Boulder uncovered another problem that could leave many more residents homeless.
Asbestos found at apartments (Boulder Daily Camera)
Residents of a Boulder apartment complex that burned in an early-morning fire Monday ...
Wed, 14 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 |
Tuesdays Mesothelioma Daily News (13th May 2008)
Southwyck open despite large pockets of asbestos (FOX Toledo)
Southwyck Mall reopened to the public Monday after crews cleaned up potentially toxic molds and asbestos. Mayor Carty Finkbeiner shut down the mall for 72 hours over the weekend at the old Montgomery Ward building after mold and asbestos was found May ...
Tue, 13 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 |
Mondays Mesothelioma Daily News (12th May 2008)
US Navy Mesothelioma Victims Of Asbestos Exposure Should Call The Mesothelioma Victims Center First (PRWeb)
The Mesothelioma Victims Center was created to assist all US victims of Mesothelioma. Americas Watchdog has initiated this very complete free service because there is literally nothing close to this type of service in the ...
Mon, 12 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 |
Sundays Mesothelioma Daily News (11th May 2008)
No signs of mold, asbestos are found at Southwyck (The Toledo Blade)
A third-party inspector found no visible evidence of mold growth or airborne asbestos yesterday at Southwyck Shopping Center, mall management's attorney said last night.
Development Corp. to help with building asbestos removal (The Herald-Mail)
CHAMBERSBURG, PA. - The Chambersburg Area Development ...
Sun, 11 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 |
Saturdays Mesothelioma Daily News (10th May 2008)
Funding sought to remove asbestos (BBC News)
The Department of Education seeks funding from Tynwald to deal with asbestos found in some of its schools' buildings.
Development group to pay for asbestos removal at proposed Pa. animal shelter (The Herald-Mail)
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter got welcomed news with the announcement ...
Sat, 10 May 2008 09:04:01 +0000 |
Fridays Mesothelioma Daily News (9th May 2008)
Weitz & Luxenberg Recognizes Asbestos Dangers In Aging School Buildings And The High Mesothelioma Mortality Rate Among ... (SchoolBuyer'sOnline)
Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. (weitzlux.com) would like to take a moment during National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 - 10) to spotlight the high incidence of asbestos-related mesothelioma among our nation's school ...
Fri, 09 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 |
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