What are the Causes of Mesothelioma?

Know the causes of mesothelioma

In the medical sector, Mesothelioma cancer is often described as a rare cancer caused completely by exposure to asbestos. It affects the threadlike protective membrane that surrounds the lungs, heart and abdominal cavity. It has been documented that there are approximately 3,000 cases diagnosed in the United States every year. Most of these conditions are traced to an occupational exposure.

Symptoms of Mesothelioma Cancer: Take Heed and Get Early Treatment

Know the symptoms of mesothelioma cancer
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The revealing warnings of mesothelioma cancer may consist of prolonged coughing, pains in the chest and back, low energy and weight loss. A medical practitioner has the capacity to undertake a general check-up including the x-ray to determine the causes of these warning signs. This will allow the doctor to prescribe the necessary treatment and medications for early prevention of this dreaded ailment. However, several factors have to be considered such as the actual position of the cancer cells, the growth stage and preferences of the afflicted person. Among the conventional treatment alternatives are surgical procedures, radiation methods and chemotherapy.

Mesothelioma Metastasis Closer to Being Understood and Stopped

Metastasis is the reason mesothelioma cancer.

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have discovered that metastasis is the primary cause of nearly 90 percent of mesothelioma cancer deaths. This is a mechanism that permits cancer cells to destroy the initial tumor site and spread to other parts of the body. Usually, cancer cells stay in one place, but with this latest discovery, scientists could now look for further explanation how cancer cells break free and migrate. This is another milestone that will help take a step further on cancer treatment.

Mesothelioma Today Volume 5

Asbestos could put you at risk of mesothelioma

Today’s news tackles the link between asbestos and mesothelioma, and how mesothelioma patients could foresee better chances of survival by rising T-cell counts after chemo.

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Today’s news highlights the recently concluded 11^th Annual International Mesothelioma Interest Group Conference , as well as a recent study in Hawaii that could forewarn people about the possibilities of developing mesothelioma cancer.

The 11th Annual International Mesothelioma Interest Group Conference : A Meeting of the Minds

According to Mesothelioma News, The 11^th Annual International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) Conference in Boston welcomed more than 500 participants who discussed central topics of mesothelioma cancer, particularly, the most recent medical developments. 

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Clinical trial is one way for early detection and cure of
mesothelioma cancer. 

Today’s top updates on mesothelioma involve the importance of clinical trial for early detection of mesothelioma symptoms. From tragedy to a lifelong reminder of a fateful event, Lily, Montana’s asbestos exposure finds its way to classroom discussions. On the legal sides, you’ll also read about Larry Maseksho, lawyer for 37 years and expert in mesothelioma and asbestos-related litigations. Then, find out how getting adequate knowledge about mesothelioma could be a real life saver.

SU2C Telethon Serves as a Reminder to Mesothelioma Patients that Clinical Trials are Critical to Beating Cancer. Stand Up 2 Cancer Telethon held last Friday resented facts and statistics, research information, and real-life stories that remind us all that cancer is far too prevalent in the United States, but that it can be beaten.  More about this at MesotheliomaHelp.com. 

Mesothelioma: Everything That You Should Know About This Rare Cancer

The tissues that are most susceptible to mesothelioma

There’s a tissue in the body called mesothelium and you can find this lining the lungs, stomach, heart  and other vital organs. Now, according to Cancer Help UK, once these tissues are exposed to risk factors, specifically asbestos, an individual becomes susceptible to a rare type of cancer we call mesothelioma cancer.