subject: Mesothelioma – Types and Symptoms [print this page] Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. However, the symptoms of mesothelioma often do not appear for many decades after exposure to asbestos. There are three main types of mesothelioma: pleura, peritoneum and the pericardium, and all have a devastating impact on victims and their families.
Mesothelioma is a common form of cancer, and is also the most deadly of all diseases associatedExposure to asbestos. Please note that because it is unusual, not like a rare type of cancer. Since the exhibits are very mesothelioma symptoms are not unique in the sense that they tend to show in other diseases, it is often difficult to diagnose. The treatment was no longer time to diagnosis can be effectively implemented. And 'one of the least types of cancer respond to treatment.
Pleural mesothelioma affects the chest and lungs of the victim. Thoracic andLungs, spreads them on various body organs including the brain. Pleural mesothelioma is often difficult to recognize. Survival rates are usually about a year and a half after the onset of symptoms. survive a small percentage can be three-five years ago.
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Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the abdomen and spreads to nearby organs such as spleen, liver or intestine. The survival rate is very low, with most patients survive about ten months after developing symptoms.
The most common symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are:
