The Dangers of Undetected Phase of Mesothelioma

As we all often heard, mesothelioma is caused by the prolonged accumulation of asbestos fibers inside human lungs. The disease basically strikes the mesothelium which is a protective membrane of all our vital organs. In many cases, it has been shown that people with mesothelioma, previously worked in a high risk environment with many asbestos dusts floating around. Especially in industrial complex where asbestos is one of the main components in manufacturing process.
In some cases mesothelioma cancer sufferers are observed to have been affected merely because of washing the clothes of their family members who worked in a manufacturing plant. However it is not yet established if there is a link between heavy smoking habits and mesothelioma. It is quite worrying as we know the fact that a few months of asbestos exposure may cause a critical illness in 30 or 40 years or sometimes even 60 years later. People exposed in 1960 can be diagnosed with mesothelioma disease now.

On having Mesothelioma, people can have shortness of breath, slight discomfort in their chest area and coughing, However peritoneal mesothelioma results in abdominal pain and sudden weight loss. Peritoneal mesothelioma contributes to blockage in digestive system, irregular blood coagulation, anaemia, and periodical fevers. And if the cancer disperses to other locations of our body, it may result in swelling, difficulty in swallowing or pain in face and neck. Mesothelioma may only be discovered by pathologic analysis if additional test is justified, more examinations can be performed. Mesothelioma has a few types of therapies. One involves surgical procedure, ie, to remove the tumors. Second, the intense radiotherapy to obliterate cancer cells. The last is chemotherapy, potent medications are injected in body to kill cancer chemically.
Mesothelioma is hard to detect a few years after exposure as there are no discernible effects. So it's important to review your past experiences whether you have worked or lived in places where it's likely to have many floating asbestos fibers.