Is mesothelioma curable? Unfortunately, researchers have yet to discover a cure for mesothelioma, which is caused by inhalation or swallowing of asbestos fibers that are carcinogenic to the human body. The main problem with successfully treating someone diagnosed with mesothelioma is the fact that this disease is rarely diagnosed in its early stages. Most diagnoses read more
Peritoneal mesothelioma causes primarily consist of prolonged and repeated exposure to asbestos, a name referring to a group of minerals that natural occur in the earth crust. When broken down into fibers, asbestos is an excellent type of insulation that resists corrosion and extreme heat. However, it was discovered many years later that asbestos was read more
Peritoneal mesothelioma cancer is not as commonly found in individuals as pleural, or lung, mesothelioma but it does occur and affects the peritoneum instead. The peritoneum is the thin, cellular wall that surrounds the abdomen’s interior that lubricates this area so that nearby organs can expand and contract normally. Without the optimal functioning of the read more
Mesothelioma surgery is generally reserved for diagnoses that are made before an individual has reached Stage IV of the disease. Although a “curative” surgery is not possible with mesothelioma, the ability to remove tumors by surgery can alleviate some of the debilitating symptoms of mesothelioma, such as breathing difficulties and chest pain. Probably the most read more
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) _ The number of Iron Rangers known to have died from a rare form of lung cancer has risen to 82, up from the 63 reported by state health officials last year. Health officials say they found the additional cases of mesothelioma by checking death records in other states for former Iron read more
