Cancer Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that attacks the lungs and chest. Although lung cancer asbestos is known, is the deadly form of cancer in which cells of mesothelial cancer, a protective lining of the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. This is a type of lung cancer, which require many years to develop and cause symptoms. About 3,000 cases per year (mostly men aged over 40) are reported. It is estimated that there will be about 300,000 cases of first 2030
Types of asbestos cancer mesothelioma
Epithelial mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of cancer, the lining of the chest cavity, heart, lungs and abdomen. There are three forms of epithelial mesothelioma: The most common is pleural mesothelioma, mesothelioma second most common, peritoneal (with only one quarter of cases), payment and the rarest form, pericardial> Mesothelioma.
Pleural mesothelioma, the most common form of this disease requires the pleura, a thin membrane between the lungs and rib cage removed. The pleura is a lubricated surface so that the lungs do not rub and rub against the chest wall. There are two types of pleural mesothelioma being the first "widespread and malignant. This guy has cancer and is usually fatal within one year after diagnosis. The second type is localized 'andbenign and not life in general. Can generally be removed surgically.
Food lung cancer should not be confused with lung cancer. Cancer of the lining of the lung is the effect of area of the body called the mesothelium, a thin membrane that covers many of the internal organs of the body. The mesothelium of the lungs is called pleura. Lung cancer is sometimes called a feed mesothelioma, after the area in which it occurs.
This thin membrane is composed of twoLayers - one that surrounds the body, and another, an outer bag, the first layer is formed. Between the layers of the mesothelium is a liquid, vital organs can easily against objects that flow coming into contact with them.
Localized pleural mesothelioma is not always caused by asbestos. However, if it has spread to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, lungs, chest wall, or abdominal organs, then it was considered harmful and moreoften the result of exposure to asbestos.
Peritoneal mesothelioma appears as an abdominal tumor in the membrane of the abdomen. This type of mesothelioma is very rare, representing less than one quarter of all known cases of the disease. There is no effective treatment for this disease, and most patients live less than a year after diagnosis.
Mesentery cancer is to compare peritoneal cancer (mesothelioma). This type of tumorconcerns in particular sections of the peritoneum that put different bodies on the wall of the abdominal cavity (mesogastrium ie for stomach, mesojejunum) for fasting. Cancer Mesentery includes all extensions abdominal peritoneum. Tumors rarely originate in the mesentery true, but is a frequent route for the spread of mesothelioma through the abdominal cavity.
Pericardial mesothelioma is the rarest form of mesothelioma,Effects on the membrane around the heart (the so-called pericardium, or pericardial). In this disease develop into solid masses, and slip (liquid) throughout the pericardium. Not all issues should be closely related mesothelioma.
Causes
Mesothelioma cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers or dust. The asbestos industry workers are preferred targets for the attraction of this deadly disease. Asbestos fibers enter the body through breathingAsbestos fibers small or be swallowed. The fibers induce healthy cells to mutate into cancer. Since the body is able to dispel these fibers, which are inflamed lungs (asbestosis). This condition is deteriorating and will eventually be malicious. Asbestos is thought about 75% of all cases of lung cancer, forage to be responsible.
Symptoms
Mesothelioma is very difficult to detect cancer in early stages. The first symptoms are usually generic andeven in some cases do not exist, and can be up to 15 to 50 years to develop after exposure. The first symptom is often constant chest pain, coughing, shortness of breath and lung damage later. Patients who have peritoneal mesothelioma (a less common form of mesothelioma), usually experience abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea and bloating, often in addition to symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. You can also develop intestinal obstructionrespiratory obstruction or others.
Events, and diagnosis of mesothelioma
We determine three staging systems for treatment of mesothelioma: Butchart System, the TNM system and the system of Brigham
Butchart staging system
The Butchart System is the oldest and most commonly used. This system focuses on determining the extent of primary cancer and mesothelioma is divided into four phases.
StageThe Butchart System is the presence of mesothelioma in the lining of the lung left or right and can involve the diaphragm on the same page. Phase II includes the progression of mesothelioma of the chest wall, esophagus, lung, or food for the site troubles. You can also lymph nodes in the chest. The beginning of the third phase begins when you exceed the mesothelioma of the diaphragm in the lining of the abdominal cavity or peritoneum. At this stage the cancer iscan also spread to lymph nodes in the chest. Doctors identify Stage IV, the final stage, when the test is confirmed) for the spread of cancer to other organs (metastasis.
TNM
Phase I of the TNM system provides for the right or left lung lining, the pericardium, or diaphragm on the same page. At this stage, the lymph nodes are not involved. Phase II begins when mesothelioma of the lining of the lung, extends on one side of a lymph nodeNodes on the same page. At this stage of the tumor may also spread to the lung, pericardium, or diaphragm on the same page. Phase III begins when mesothelioma of the chest wall, muscles, ribs, heart, esophagus or other organs in the chest on the same side as the primary tumor is present. In the final phase, Phase IV, the mesothelioma has traveled to the lymph nodes in the chest on the opposite side of the primary tumor in the lung compared to primary tumor, or directly inorgans in the abdominal cavity or neck. Metastasis is the final result, at that stage.
Brigham System
The system of Brigham determines resectability (the ability to surgically remove) the mass of mesothelioma. In the first phase of a resectable tumor, leaving the affected lymph nodes. In Phase II, the tumor remains respectable but mesothelioma affects the lymph nodes. In phase III, the tumor is inoperable. It has penetrated through theDiaphragm or peritoneum. Stage III can occur with or without the involvement of lymph, and extends into the chest wall and heart. Stage IV occurs when doctors discover metastasis with distant organs.
After watching the doctors being malignant mesothelioma, a patient, the patient and doctor to identify the various treatment options available. Mesothelioma treatment programs depend on many factors, including the stage of cancer, the location ofCancer, the spread of cancer mesothelioma, the properties of tumor cells under the microscope and the patient's age and concerns.
