http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz Mesothelioma News and Information Copyright 2004 Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:55:09 +0000 http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/what-is-mesothelioma/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:41:50 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/what-is-mesothelioma/ Mesothelioma (pronounced mee-so-thee-lee-oma) is a cancer of the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a thin membrane that lines the chest and abdomen and surrounds the organs in these areas. The lining around the lungs is called the pleura and in the abdomen it is known as the peritoneum. Mesotheliomas are uncommon ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/pleural-mesothelioma/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:40:16 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/pleural-mesothelioma/ The pleura has two layers: the inner (visceral) layer, which is next to the lung and the outer (parietal) layer, which lines the chest wall. The two layers of the pleura are usually in contact and slide over each other as we breathe. The membranes produce fluid, which allows them ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/peritoneal-mesothelioma/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:38:25 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/peritoneal-mesothelioma/ The lining of the abdomen is known as the peritoneum. It also has two layers: the inner (visceral) layer, which is next to the abdominal organs and the outer (parietal) layer, which lines the abdominal wall. If the mesothelioma is in the peritoneum it is called a peritoneal mesothelioma and ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/what-causes-mesothelioma/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:37:25 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/what-causes-mesothelioma/ Up to 9 out of 10 cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a natural mineral, mined from rock found in many countries. It is made up of tiny fibres that are as strong as steel but can be woven like cotton and are highly resistant ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/what-are-the-symptoms-of-mesothelioma/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:33:18 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/what-are-the-symptoms-of-mesothelioma/ Mesothelioma often starts as many tiny lumps (nodules) in the pleura, which may not show up on scans or x-rays until they are quite large. The main symptoms of pleural mesothelioma are pain in the chest and breathlessness. Some people also notice that their voice becomes hoarse and they have ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/how-it-is-mesothelioma-diagnosed/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:31:32 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/how-it-is-mesothelioma-diagnosed/ Most people begin by seeing their GP when they have symptoms. Your GP will examine you and may arrange for you to have some tests or x-rays. You may be referred to hospital for these tests and for specialist advice and treatment. At the hospital the doctor will take your ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/stages-of-mesothelioma/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:28:30 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/stages-of-mesothelioma/ The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe its size and whether it has spread beyond its original site. Knowing the extent of the cancer helps the doctors to decide on the most appropriate treatment. A staging system has not yet been established for peritoneal mesothelioma There are ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/treatment-of-mesothelioma/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:26:50 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/treatment-of-mesothelioma/ The treatment for mesothelioma will depend on whether it is only in one place or has spread. Currently, there is no cure for mesothelioma, unless it can be removed by an operation. Unfortunately, when mesothelioma is diagnosed, it has usually already spread beyond the point where it could be removed ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/surgery/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:25:35 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/surgery/ In the uncommon situation where the cancer is only in one area of the pleura (localised), surgery can be used to treat mesothelioma. It may involve removing part, or all, of the pleura and the lung tissue close to it, which is known as pleurectomy/decortication. Sometimes the pleura, diaphragm and ... http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/radiotherapy-treatment/ Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:22:41 +0000 General Info http://www.mesothelioma-news.biz/archives/2004/07/radiotherapy-treatment/ Radiotherapy treats cancer by using high-energy x-rays that destroy the cancer cells while doing as little harm as possible to normal cells. As a treatment for mesothelioma, radiotherapy is usually given to help relieve symptoms such as pain and breathlessness, rather than to try to cure the mesothelioma. Often, only ...