Peritoneal Mesothelioma

What are peritonea-mesothelioma Cancers?

peritonea-mesothelioma cancers are the cancers that spread in the mesothelium tissues. Mesothelium in general is the name of tissue that forms lining of different body organs such as heart, lungs, abdomen and reproductive organs. The lining around abdominal organs is known as peritoneal membrane. Lining around lungs is called pleural membrane while the lining around heart is called pericardium.

These linings perform two functions. They protect the internal organs by producing a lubricating fluid and to allow the smooth movement of the internal organs. peritonea-mesothelioma cancers are the cancers affecting these membranes. The names of the cancers depend on the tissue or linings they affect. Peritoneal peritonea-mesothelioma, pleural peritonea-mesothelioma and pericardial peritonea-mesothelioma are the names of cancers of linings of abdomen, lungs and heart, respectively. Pleural peritonea-mesothelioma is the most common of all peritonea-mesothelioma cancers and is found in 70 % of the peritonea-mesothelioma patients. Peritoneal peritonea-mesothelioma constitutes 10% to 20% of the peritonea-mesothelioma patients while third type pericardial peritonea-mesothelioma, is rare.

Symptoms of peritonea-mesothelioma Cancers

Symptoms of peritonea-mesothelioma cancers are same as of other common diseases. It makes diagnosis peritonea-mesothelioma cancers a difficult task. Pain and swelling in abdomen, weakness, loss of weight, loss of appetite and nausea are some symptoms of peritoneal peritonea-mesothelioma. Symptoms of pleural peritonea-mesothelioma are persistent cough, difficulty in breathing, weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, chest pains, lower back pains and difficulty in swallowing.

History

History of peritonea-mesothelioma cancers goes back to as far back as 1900s. It took about 60 years to gather sufficient information about these peritonea-mesothelioma cancers. By the end of sixth decade of last century, experts could conclude that exposure to asbestos particles is the reason behind the disease. J. C. Wagner was first researcher to report 32 cases of peritonea-mesothelioma cancers and confirmed its association with asbestos exposure.

One alarming fact about the peritonea-mesothelioma cancers is its extended latency period. These cancers may remain asymptomatic in the body for even up to 50 years. Chances of survival for peritonea-mesothelioma patients are rare and the average survival period after diagnosis is not more than 12-24 months. Surgery if diagnosed early, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are some common treatments for all types of peritonea-mesothelioma cancers. People suffering from peritonea-mesothelioma cancers can file lawsuits to recover damages for medical expenses and other damages. They can file the lawsuits against the persons and companies responsible for causing asbestos exposure. About The Author: Kirsten Hawkins is a asbestos and peritonea-mesothelioma specialist from Nashville, TN. Visit http://www.asbestosblog.org for information on asbestos reform,peritonea-mesothelioma lawsuit news, and more.Copyright Kirsten Hawkins - http://www.asbestosblog.orgperitoneal-mesothelioma