Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer are separated by asbestos causes cancer. These cancers are different places, but cause symptoms similar to those of chest pain and shortness of breath symptoms....
View ArticleDiagnosing Mesothelioma
Chest x-ray: A chest x-ray is usually ordered in a first step, but a CT scan of the thorax (chest or TC) in most cases it will be necessary. Chest radiography may be normal or signs of previous...
View ArticleMesothelioma Risk Factors
Asbestos: Asbestos is a mineral fiber that resists fire and heat, and has been used in insulation and fire retardant materials. Meanwhile, concerns over the safety of people appeared at the beginning...
View ArticleSymptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma resignation of 40 to 60 years are exposed before asbestos, usually people. In most cases, mesothelioma is at least 20 years after exposure to asbestos. Which it is generally considered...
View ArticleWhat Is Mesothelioma?
There are about 3,500 new cases of mesothelioma each year in the United States. This is a very small number compared with lung cancer (220,000 new cases per year in the US). It is caused by asbestos,...
View ArticleLiving With Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is usually diagnosed when the disease has advanced enough to cause symptoms. While treatments for curing disease are aligned limited, most of these symptoms, quality of life can improve...
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