Mesothelioma - What is Mesothelioma

What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lining of the chest (the pleura), the lining of the heart (the pericardium) and / or the lining of the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum) How do you get

Mesothelioma?
In most cases Mesothelioma, people have worked on jobs that exposed them to asbestos. Other people who have acquired mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos and did not know. Sometimes an asbestos for just a few months can result in mesothelioma many years later What are symptoms of mesothelioma? Often times in the early stages of mesothelioma, symptoms may be nonspecific and lead to a diagnosis of pneumonia or a delayed diagnosis all together Lateral Diffusion One of the most common symptoms of mesothelioma is a pleural effusion. This is an accumulation of fluid between the membranes lining the chest and lungs. In cases of mesothelioma, these membranes are covered with mesothelial cells. Under normal circumstances, these membranes generate a small amount of fluid that acts as a lubricant between the chest wall and lungs. Diffusion occurs when too much fluid Shortness of breath As the amount of fluid increases, a person may experience short of breath. This is known as dyspnea. This shortness of breath may be accompanied by mild or sharp chest pain and / or a dry cough Diagnosis of Mesothelioma The diagnosis of mesothelioma may require a chest radius X, the detection of CT, ultrasound or liquid samples