Mesothelioma – Your Basic Information

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is becoming more and more common. The most common cause of this cancer is exposure to asbestos. When constantly exposed with insufficient protection, asbestos dust and fibres affect the mesothelial cells which make up the mesothelium. The...

Mesothelioma – The largest Man Made Epidemic

Mesothelioma – The largest Man Made Epidemic    By Lorraine KemberIt is documented that Australia had the highest per capita use of asbestos in the world from the 1950’s until the 1970’s.  As a tragic consequence, Australia now has the highest per capita incidence...

Mesothelioma – The 3 Main Types

In general, a mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer.  Different types of mesothelioma are distinguished between by where the cancer is growing.  Pleural mesothelioma, the most common, accounting for 75% of all mesothelioma cases, is where cancerous cells develop on the...

Malignant mesothelioma – The cancer of the mesothelial cells

The diseased definedMesothelium is the protective tissue that covers the chest cavity, abdominal cavity and the cavity around the heart and also produces a special lubricating fluid that allows the internal organs of the body to move around. Malignant Mesothelioma can be defined...

Malagnant Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon, but no longer rare, cancer that is difficult to diagnose and poorly responsive to therapy. Malignant mesothelioma is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases.A layer of specialized cells called mesothelial cells lines the chest cavity,...

Living In Fear Of Mesothelioma

Living In Fear Of Mesothelioma First of all, you may be wondering what mesothelioma is, and why I should be scared of it ?.....MesotheliomaMesothelioma is the medical name for cancer of the lung and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Symptoms may not appear for up to...

Is Mesothelioma a sleeping dragon?

Mesothelioma is caused by amphibole exposure. amphibole could be a substance found naturally. it's manufactured from robust versatile fibres. it absolutely was used extensively in trade as a result of the fibres aren't plagued by heat or chemicals and a poor conductor of electricity....