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WHAT IS MESOTHELIOMA?

What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma 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 thepleura and in the abdomen it is known as the peritoneum.

Mesothelioma of the lining of the lungs, known as pleural mesothelioma, is much more common than mesothelioma in the peritoneum. For every one person with peritoneal mesothelioma, there will be about 12 people who have pleural mesothelioma.

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 to slide over each other easily.

When mesothelioma develops in the pleura (pleural mesothelioma), the delicate membranes thicken and may press inwards on the lung. Fluid may also collect betwee

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 peritoneal mesothelioma and causes thickening of the membranes surrounding the abdominal organs and a collection of fluid in the abdomen. The collection of fluid is called ascites and causes swelling of the abdomen.

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ASBESTOS IS EVERYWHERE




    Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure, a mineral used in many products that we encounter on a daily basis. In the late 1970s and 1980s, the use of asbestos was cut back extensively by government regulation. However, asbestos continues to be present in many products and applications, and if you're wondering how to prevent mesothelioma, the most effective way is to avoid or at least limit your asbestos exposure which may cause  Mesothelioma — at work , at home, and in public buildings.

ASBESTOS AT WORK MAY CAUSE MESOTHELIOMA

  • Asbestos manufacturing and removal, also known as asbestos abatement
  • Insulation manufacturing, installation, and removal
  • Factory workers
  • Miners
  • Construction workers
  • Railroad workers
  • Ship building and shipyard workers
  • Gas mask manufacturers
  • Automotive repair (brakes and clutches may contain asbestos)

ASBESTOS AT HOME CAN CAUSE MESOTHELIOMA

Another important way to prevent mesothelioma is to eliminate "friable" or crumbling, flaking asbestos at home. Older homes may well contain materials with asbestos, and if you suspect that there is asbestos in your home, you can have a sample of the building material tested in a laboratory. Look in a phone directory under "asbestos removal" for a place to start. It's possible to safely remove asbestos from your home by yourself, but it's not easy; your best bet may be to hire a certified asbestos abatement/removal contractor to avoid Mesothelioma.

ASBESTOS IN PUBLIC BUILDING MAY CAUSE MESOTHELIOMA

Some schools, libraries, office buildings, theaters, and other public buildings that were constructed before the 1980s have asbestos components. Asbestos that is in place and not disturbed is not thought to present a risk of mesothelioma cancer, but if you suspect that any of a building's components (such as ceiling tiles or plumbing insulation) are becoming friable and dangerous, bring it to the attention of city authorities. Many municipalities have already begun campaigns to rid their aging schools of asbestos. Let's avoid these sources of Mesothelioma.
Source of Mesothelioma Information: http://www.mesotheliomatreatmentcenters.org/mesothelioma-cancer/prevention/
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