Watch out ! Exposure to asbestos triggers mesothelioma cancer

Watch out ! Exposure to asbestos triggers mesothelioma cancer

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is almost always arise as a result of exposure to asbestos . Malignant cells develop in the mesothelium , or a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs . Scientists divide these into three types of cancer .

1 . pleural mesothelioma
This cancer attacks the pleural lining or the lining of the lungs. This is the most common form .

2 . peritoneal mesothelioma
This cancer attacks the lining in the stomach and peritoneum ( serous membrane duplicate the largest in the body ) . This is the second form is often encountered .

3 . pericardial mesothelioma
This cancer attacks the protective lining that covers the heart . This form is very rare .

All the above types of mesothelioma cancer caused by exposure to asbestos . This cancer is an aggressive form of cancer . Most people with mesothelioma cancer can not be saved . Doctors usually only focus on improving the quality of life not the disease progress . They make patients feel as comfortable as possible as reported medicalnewstoday.com , ( 16/11/2011 ) .

Mesothelioma cancer symptoms :

1 . pleural mesothelioma

    blown
    Cough ( slightly painful )
    Weight loss for no apparent reason
    There was a lump under the skin in the chest area
    easily hurt
    Pain in the chest area
    easily tired
    Some people experience sweating , fever , and difficulty in swallowing .

2 . peritoneal mesothelioma

    Weight loss for no apparent reason
    Pain in the abdomen
    Swelling in the abdomen
    Lump in the abdomen
    Nausea , vomiting and even some patients

3 . pericardial mesothelioma

    Low blood pressure
    blown
    Fluid retention ( edema ) , usually in the legs
    Heart palpitations
    limp
    Pain in the chest