Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Malignant tumor

Mesothilioma is sympathized with the formation of malignant tumor (cancer) in the protective lining of body’s internal organs due to high exposure with asbestos chemical in everyday lifestyle. The asbestos erodes the inner lining causing tumor sacs followed by bleeding which causes lots of troubles. Depending upon the site of formation, there are three forms; pleural, peritoneal, pericardial mesothelioma. The symptoms of mesothelioma associated with pleural type tumors are Chest wall pain, Pleural effusion, or fluid surrounding the lung, Shortness of breath, Fatigue or anemia, Wheezing, hoarseness, or cough, Blood in the sputum. In severe cases, the person may have many tumor masses. The disease may metastasize, or spread, to other parts of the body in typical conditions. The screening and staging of this disease has to be done, once any of the above said symptoms arise in the body, followed by the treatment methods either chemotherapy or radiotherapy. In certain advanced conditions, surgery is considered an option to remove the tumor block formed in the body.

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