Monday, March 16, 2009

Mesothalmia

Mesothalmia results in mesothelioma cancer, a disease that is a result of exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. If asbestos fibers are breathed in, they travel to the ends of the small air passages and cause lung cancer and various asbestos related diseases. There are no known cures for mesothelioma. There are treatment options that you can avail of to fight against this asbestos related disease. You can opt for surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and clinical trials. Surgery is a common treatment for malignant mesothelioma. Part of the lining of the chest may be removed, as also a lung. In therapy radiation, the doctor may drain the fluid out of the body. Chemotherapy is another option. Most people with malignant mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they breathed asbestos like miners, shipyard workers and construction fields.

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