Mesothelioma: Common Questions and Answers

Mesothelioma: Common Questions and Answers

 

Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Fortunately, it is very rare compared to other cancers in the general population. Unfortunately, it has a very high mortality rate. In this article, we look at some of the common questions and answers regarding it. Q: Why have a bit of a difficult name? As if being diagnosed with cancer is not bad enough, most people are more than a little frustrated because they can not even pronounce her name. "Me .. so .. you .. lee .. Ohma" is not a name just conjured from the air.Instead, named after the part of the body where the cancer tends to manifest - mesothelium. The mesothelium is a membrane that is located in the cavity of the chest and abdomen. Surrounds most of the organs, including the heart and lungs. The coating consists of two layers with a lubricant between them.When the beating of the heart or lungs take in air, the mesothelium enables them to move without damaging each other. Q: Am I going to die well, we're all going to die at some point?. I could get hit by a bus tomorrow and so you could. That said, the first question is whether you have a benign or malignant form of cancer. The benign version is, of course, will not lead to death. Ah, but what about the malignant form. The diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma is often fatal, but not always. Approximately 9 percent of patients survive five years after diagnosis. The key is to make it through the first 2 years. Most patients die during this period, but those who survive often live longer. Q: What course of treatment is there? The course of treatment for mesothelioma depends entirely on your specific condition. There are different stages of cancer and each has its own distinctive treatments. In general, you can expect a surgery to remove cancerous growth areas, potentially including a lung. You can also expect that this combined with aggressive chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Mesothelioma is also an area where doctors are universally very aggressive. You will need to consult with a mesothelioma specialist and can be expected to recommend participating in clinical trials of potential treatments by the FDA have not been approved yet.The diagnosis of mesothelioma was a death sentence 20 years ago. This is no longer the case. If you, a friend or a loved one is diagnosed with it, be positive and aggressive in seeking treatment