Saturday 20 April 2013

what is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the linings of lungs and abdominal area caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. It takes 30–40 years for this cancer to appear after the asbestos exposure. 

It is important to treat this cancer in the early stages otherwise it proves fatal.

                 Here are some pictures of mesothelioma cancer

                         

         





HERE IS ARE SOME PICTURES OF THE MESOTHELIOMA PATIENTS






                  Modes Of Treating  mesothelioma

 There are various modes of treating mesothelioma but the three main conventional most commonly used mode of treatment are: Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy. 

1.Surgery
There are three types of surgeries for mesothelioma treatments but two are the main types for treating the tumor while the third types of surgery are used mainly for diagnostic purposes,
The two main types are: Aggressive Surgery and Palliative Surgical Procedures. Before performing any surgery, it is necessary to check whether the heart and lungs are functioning properly.