Pericardial Mesothelioma is an extremely difficult cancer to treat and presently, all treatment methods used have a poor success rate. The chances of a patients survival depend largely on how early and how aggressively the cancer is treated.
Living In Fear Of Mesothelioma
This article explains the dangers of mesothelioma, and what to look out for.
The Facts about Pericardial Mesothelioma
Pericardial mesothelioma is a very rare form of mesothelioma and accounts for approximately 5% of all mesothelioma cases. This form of mesothelioma affects the lining that surrounds the heart and is a deadly cancer if not treated agressively in its early stages.
Mesothelioma
Without warning, a healthy individual suddenly becomes short of breath, x-rays reveal fluid on the lungs and the night mare begins. Questions are asked and you answer, Yes, I was exposed to asbestos dust …
The Facts about Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma that accounts for approximately 20% of all mesothelioma cases. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the tissue lining the abdomen which is called the peritoneum hence the name of this form of the cancer. The peritoneum protects the contents of the abdomen and is therefore very important.
Mesothelioma – History, Hazards and Dietary Advice
A brief summary of the history of asbestos and the hazards of mesothelioma. I also include a brief summary of the dietary advice associated with the disease.
The Facts about Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma by far and accounts for 75% of all mesothelioma cases. Pleural mesothelioma affects the respiratory areas of the body such as the lungs. More specifically, the cancer attacks the lining of the lungs and ribs called the pleura hence the name pleural mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma – My Medical Diagnosis
My name is Itzik Keidar and, I am coping, quite well with “Cancer” “medical diagnosis” and “treatments” (To me they are just words..!). It’s been 12 years since I had a surgery to remove my type of Cancer and thank God…
I’m Still Defeating It, All The Way!!… Read More.
The Link Between Asbestos Exposure and Smoking
This article explains how smoking combined with asbestos exposure increase the likelihood of developing lung cancer significantly.
Mesothelioma – The Biological Behavior
The biological behavior of the mesotheliomas can be predicted by their gross look.
The Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer which is being discovered more and more frequently in elderly men. The most common cause of mesothelioma is from asbestos exposure and affects the membrane of many of the most vital internal organs such as the lungs and heart.
Mesothelioma Cancer An Overview
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos without sufficient protection over ones mouth and nose. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral which was discovered in the 1860s but not properly used until the 1930s.