Breast cancer is one of the most fatal diseases nowadays. Do not choose its victims. Women and men, old and young die of cancer. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, especially pleura (the membrane that surrounds the lungs) and peritoneum (membrane surrounding the abdomen). Both pleura and peritoneum mesothelioma Mesothelioma are primarily caused by the inhalation or exposure to asbestos, an incombustible fibrous mineral of impure magnesium silicate used in various industrial products. Approximately 30 to 50 percent of the total Mesothelioma cancer patients have not been exposed to asbestos, but they have acquired the disease. Cancer specialists continue to study this rare type of cancer, so as to provide clear and accurate information with regard to its causes, nature and cure.
Like many other forms of cancer, Mesothelioma has different stages. The earliest stage is still curable since only one layer of the pleura is affected. The operation is the number one option for patients with Stage I Mesothelioma. The doctor removes part of the lining of the lungs or chest (in the case of pleural mesothelioma) and the lining of the abdominal cavity (in the case of peritoneal Mesothelioma). In Stage II Mesothelioma, surgery can still be executed although some lymph nodes may already be infected by the malignant Mesothelioma cancer cells. Membrane can also be removed, in severe cases, the Mesothelioma patient has to sacrifice one of his lungs.
Typically, the surgery comes with systemic treatments, which include radiotherapy and chemotherapy. By radiotherapy, Mesothelioma cancer cells are killed, but only in the treated cells die. High-energy radiation used in radiotherapy or radiation therapy may come from an external device or from a thin plastic tube placed in the tumor tissues, where cells are Mesothelioma fear. Inside the plastic tubes are radiation-emitting material to kill cancer cells. Using an external device is called external radiation therapy, while the other is called internal radiotherapy. In addition, radioactive substances, such as a radioactive monoclonal antibody is circulated around the body during radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. In treating Mesothelioma, the anti-cancer drugs are usually given to patients by intravenous injection (in spirit). Oncologists continue to examine the possibility of treatment by intracavitary chemotherapy Mesothelioma (chest or abdominal cavity). Some Mesothelioma patients undergo Photodynamic therapy, type of cancer therapy that combines the use of drug (photosensitizer) with the kind of light. The photosensitizing agent when exposed to sunlight to produce oxygen destroys nearby malignant cancer cells. The drug is injected into the bloodstream and are absorbed by the cells.
In order to mitigate the symptoms of Mesothelioma such as pain in the chest or abdominal cavity, due to an accumulation of fluid, the doctor drains the fluid through the needle. This procedure is known as thoracentesis (removal of fluid in the chest) or paracentesis (removal of fluid in the abdomen). To prevent further accumulation of the lubricating fluid in the membrane of the chest or abdomen, drugs are given through a tube in the affected organ.
Although these treatments to Mesothelioma have been proven effective, the chances of survival and recovery continues to depend on the size or extent of the tumor. Chances are higher when Mesothelioma is still in the initial phase. This operation is only recommended only for second stage of the Mesothelioma cancer in which only one part or smaller portions of the membranes are affected. The patient diagnosed with stage IV Mesothelioma (diffuse Mesothelioma) has only about 4-24 months of age. In addition, the patient's age and general health is also crucial to its recovery. Older patients do not respond well to certain cancer treatments such as surgery, because their tissues, organs and other body parts are more delicate.
Like many other forms of cancer, Mesothelioma has different stages. The earliest stage is still curable since only one layer of the pleura is affected. The operation is the number one option for patients with Stage I Mesothelioma. The doctor removes part of the lining of the lungs or chest (in the case of pleural mesothelioma) and the lining of the abdominal cavity (in the case of peritoneal Mesothelioma). In Stage II Mesothelioma, surgery can still be executed although some lymph nodes may already be infected by the malignant Mesothelioma cancer cells. Membrane can also be removed, in severe cases, the Mesothelioma patient has to sacrifice one of his lungs.
Typically, the surgery comes with systemic treatments, which include radiotherapy and chemotherapy. By radiotherapy, Mesothelioma cancer cells are killed, but only in the treated cells die. High-energy radiation used in radiotherapy or radiation therapy may come from an external device or from a thin plastic tube placed in the tumor tissues, where cells are Mesothelioma fear. Inside the plastic tubes are radiation-emitting material to kill cancer cells. Using an external device is called external radiation therapy, while the other is called internal radiotherapy. In addition, radioactive substances, such as a radioactive monoclonal antibody is circulated around the body during radiotherapy.
Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. In treating Mesothelioma, the anti-cancer drugs are usually given to patients by intravenous injection (in spirit). Oncologists continue to examine the possibility of treatment by intracavitary chemotherapy Mesothelioma (chest or abdominal cavity). Some Mesothelioma patients undergo Photodynamic therapy, type of cancer therapy that combines the use of drug (photosensitizer) with the kind of light. The photosensitizing agent when exposed to sunlight to produce oxygen destroys nearby malignant cancer cells. The drug is injected into the bloodstream and are absorbed by the cells.
In order to mitigate the symptoms of Mesothelioma such as pain in the chest or abdominal cavity, due to an accumulation of fluid, the doctor drains the fluid through the needle. This procedure is known as thoracentesis (removal of fluid in the chest) or paracentesis (removal of fluid in the abdomen). To prevent further accumulation of the lubricating fluid in the membrane of the chest or abdomen, drugs are given through a tube in the affected organ.
Although these treatments to Mesothelioma have been proven effective, the chances of survival and recovery continues to depend on the size or extent of the tumor. Chances are higher when Mesothelioma is still in the initial phase. This operation is only recommended only for second stage of the Mesothelioma cancer in which only one part or smaller portions of the membranes are affected. The patient diagnosed with stage IV Mesothelioma (diffuse Mesothelioma) has only about 4-24 months of age. In addition, the patient's age and general health is also crucial to its recovery. Older patients do not respond well to certain cancer treatments such as surgery, because their tissues, organs and other body parts are more delicate.
