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The Facts About Peritoneal Mesothelioma
By William Johnston, Thu Dec 8th
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma thataccounts for approximately 20% of all mesothelioma cases.Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the tissue lining the abdomenwhich is called the peritoneum hence the name of this form ofthe cancer. The peritoneum protects the contents of the abdomenand is therefore very important. Currently, only one cause of mesothelioma is knownand this is exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. Only a coupleof months of exposure to asbestos without sufficient protectioncan lead to mesothelioma thirty to fifty years later.Those suffering from mesothelioma are mostly elderlymen who worked amongst asbestos decades ago when workers werenot protected from asbestos dust. Many of these men arecurrently lodging multi-million dollar lawsuits against thecompanies who exposed them to asbestos. Asbestos fibres can getinto the peritoneum in two different ways. The most common waythey reach the peritoneum is by them getting trapped in thetrachea (windpipe) and bronchi (inside the lungs) by mucus andend up being swallowed. From here they can pass through theintestine wall into the peritoneum. The second way in whichasbestos fibres can reach the peritoneum is by them lodginginside the lungs. They then move into the lymphatic system andget transported to the peritoneum. Constant exposure to asbestosleads to a great number of fibres being built up in theperitoneum. The symptoms of mesothelioma are generally only feltwhen the cancer has developed greatly. The symptoms includenausea, vomiting, weight loss, abdominal pains and loss ofappetite.
As the cancer matures, the symptoms will become morepronounced and severe. To learn more about the symptoms ofperitoneal mesothelioma go to http://www.1-mesothelioma.co.uk (Article continued below)
There are several treatments for mesotheliomaalthough all of them have a poor success rate. The likelihood ofa patient surviving depends on how early and aggressively thecancer is treated. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgeryare the most commonly used methods of treatment. Research intothe treatment of mesothelioma is being conducted inresearch stations in the United States and by manypharmaceutical companies. About the author:All the detailed information you need on the symptoms,treatment, risks, science and more about mesothelioma can befound at: http://www.1-mesothelioma.co.uk Be sure to visit to learn more about this deadly cancer and howyou can prevent it. | 