Mesothelioma
Is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the Mesothelium).
Is a type of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs (known as the Mesothelium).
The most common area affected is the lining of the lungs and chest
wall. Less commonly the lining of the abdomen and rarely the sac surrounding
the heart,or the sac surrounding the testis may be affected.
Signs and symptoms of Mesothelioma
may include:-
Shortness of
breath due to fluid around the lung, a swollen abdomen, chest wall pain, cough,
feeling tired, and weight loss These symptoms typically come on slowly.
Note:
More than 80% of mesothelioma cases are
caused by exposure to asbestos. The greater the exposure the greater the risk.
Diagnosis:-
- chest x-ray.
- CT scan.
- Examining fluid produced by the cancer.
- Tissue biopsy of the cancer.
Treatment:-
1.
Surgery.
2.
Radiation.
3.
Chemotherapy.
4.
Immunotherapy.
5.
Heated intraoperative
intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
6.
Multimodality therapy.
