Because mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose

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Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In developing this deadly disease, cancer (malignant) cells in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the organs of the body. The most common site of cancer cells, the accumulation of the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest), but it (called the peritoneum) in the lining of the abdominal cavity or occur pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).

> Diagnosing mesothelioma is often difficult for two reasons.

The symptoms are very similar to those of a number of other general conditions of state. No particular problem when people experience persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain and palpitations, fever, difficulty in swallowing. These symptoms are typical of more common diseases such as pneumonia. Only previous exposure to asbestos may increase clinical suspicion for mesothelioma.


> Mesothelioma is a long latency period (time between the onset of cancer and the meaning of the symptoms thereof). It can remain dormant in the body for many years, as the symptoms, do not require special medical treatment. Many times the mesothelioma is diagnosed, treatment methods to heal later when you lose the most important skill.


Currently it is not fully tested because the asbestos cancer brings into mesothelial cells. On the other hand, is still how many undeterminated The fibers are needed to breathe so that the cancer tumor to live. Before Mesothelioma is closely related to the duration of exposure to asbestos and the concentration of asbestos in the environment as well. resistance of the body also plays an important role in the equation mesothelioma. It 'can get mesothelioma cancer from just a few months of exposure to asbestos or asbestos would be a few years when inhaled.

Very important for the potential> Mesothelioma patients is associated with the above symptoms with their professional development. Are these signs of previous exposure to asbestos overlap, the person must be asked for a specific medical examination.