Pleural mesothelioma cancer is caused by inhaled asbestos
fibers that have lodged in the pleura, which is the thin lining around the
lungs. Over time, the microscopic mineral fibers cause scarring and genetic
mutation in the cells around them.
Pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the chest or on the lungs. There are
two types of pleural effusion, trandsudate and exudate. Causes of transudate
pleural effusion include congestive heart failure, kidney failure, and
cirrhosis. Exudate pleural effusion can be caused by malignancy (cancer) or
lung infection. Typically, transudate pleural effusion is more easily
treatable. Symptoms of pleural effusion include: chest pain, pain when
breathing, difficulty breathing, and cough. Treatment depends on the source or
cause of the pleural effusion.
Late stages of pleural mesothelioma have more specific symptoms, but also
include symptoms from the earlier stages. In stages 3 and 4, symptoms still
include difficulty breathing, chest pains, and coughing, but these symptoms may
be more severe.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer (malignancy) that most frequently arises
from the cells lining the sacs of the chest (the pleura) or the abdomen (the
peritoneum). Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form, often presenting
with symptoms in the chest area. Peritoneal mesothelioma is much less common.
This can affect the organs in the abdomen, and its symptoms are related to this
area of the body, that is, abdominal swelling, nausea, vomiting, and bowel
obstruction. The rarest form of mesothelioma is pericardial mesothelioma, which
involves the sac surrounding the heart.
The best thing to do in such cases is to start by talking with your family
doctor. Explain to your doctor in as much detail as possible the symptoms you
are experiencing, without leaving anything out. The more information your
doctor has, the better he or she can diagnose the problem or refer you to a
specialist.
Pleural mesothelioma affects the pleura, the membrane that covers the lungs.
The lungs are the main organs for breathing and are part of the respiratory
system, along with the nose, mouth, windpipe (trachea), large airways (bronchi)
and smaller airways (bronchioles). The lungs rest on the diaphragm, which is a
wide, thin muscle that helps with breathing.
Many practices fall into this category — it refers to any healing practice
outside of mainstream medical science and clinical trials. Many mesothelioma
patients turn to CAM to improve their quality of life, and it shouldn’t be a
problem for you as long as you are open and honest with your medical team about
everything you consider. Before you begin any CAM therapy, you must check with
your doctor to make sure it won’t interfere with your other medical treatments.
Although life expectancy with this disease is typically limited, there are
notable survivors. In July 1982, Stephen Jay Gould, a well-regarded paleontologist,
was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. After his diagnosis, Gould wrote
"The Median Isn't the Message", in which he argued that statistics
such as median survival are useful abstractions, not destiny. Gould lived for
another 20 years, eventually succumbing to cancer not linked to his
mesothelioma.
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“I feel lucky, but I don’t feel like a miracle. I’ll reserve miracles for bigger
and better things than me. I’m just a grateful guy today who thinks every day I
wake up is a gift.” — John Owens, pleural mesothelioma survivor diagnosed in
2008
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