How do you get Mesothelioma
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| How do you get Mesothelioma |
Unlike other cancers which are thought to be genetic, mesothelioma is not contagious, nor can it be inherited through genetics. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, a naturally occurring collection of strong and elastic minerals that has been mined throughout record for its fire retardant properties . While asbestos are banned in many countries, many countries in the world still mine it today, regardless of the dangers associated with asbestos exposure. Asbestos is made of multiple tiny fibers that can be spun and woven together, and is not just extremely resistant to chemicals and heat, it is extremely strong and flexible.
The form of Mesothelioma Cancer is as a malignant tumour of your pleura, that is the membrane lining your chest cavity and covering your lungs; and yes there has been an increased numbers if cases of Mesothelioma tumours breaking out in people who have been exposed to asbestos dust.
If detected early enough it may be cured by surgical removal of a small tumour but in too many cases the Mesothelioma tumour does not get discovered until it has spread to a large area of the pleura, and then there is no effective treatment except radiotherapy can ease symptoms.
With some victims it causes no symptoms, but with most victims symptoms are violent coughing, chest pain and difficulty in breathing. It is usually first diagnosed by a chest x ray and then confirmed by examination of a fluid sample from any effusion from your joints and/or examination with microscope of a biopsy sample of your tissue.
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