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 What is mesothelioma? 

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer which affects mesothelial cells. There are two types of mesothelial cell found in the body - the type that lines the chest (pleura) and lung, and the type that lines abdominal organs.

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When pleura or abdominal lining cells are exposed to asbestos or other fibrous fibers, they may develop malignant pleural mesothelioma or malignant nephroblastoma, respectively. It can take several decades for these cancers to develop after exposure to asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma is diagnosed by a medical exam and biopsy, which is performed by a doctor.

Mesothelioma causes: Mesothelioma can occur as part of other cancers such as lung cancer and stomach cancer. An estimated 890,000 people around the world were living with mesothelioma in 2014, including about 14,000 Americans. Most people who get mesothelioma are exposed to asbestos fibers at work, such as factory workers or laborers who install and maintain asbestos-containing building materials. It is possible to become exposed to asbestos from many sources — from pipes and appliances made with asbestos products to contaminated soil near housing or schools. However, among people with mesothelioma, women are about twice as likely as men to develop the disease. It can take decades for asbestos-related cancers to appear after exposure.

Mesothelioma treatment: When mesothelioma is diagnosed, a doctor creates a patient’s treatment plan based on the type of cancer and its stage. Treatment plans generally have two goals: controlling symptoms and making a person live longer. Mesothelioma treatments include surgery to relieve pressure on important organs and chemotherapy to stop tumor growth. Radiation therapy can also be used when other treatments are unsuccessful or not possible.

Mesothelioma prognosis: Patient prognosis or prognosis of a person with this cancer depends on the type of cancer, the stage of disease at diagnosis, the responsiveness to therapy, and general health of the patient. Most patients diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma live for 4 to 18 months from their time of diagnosis. Because those with abdominal mesothelioma have longer survival times, they are more likely to undergo surgical removal than those with pleural mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma law firms in USA and Canada have helped thousands of people living with Meso fight against big companies who exposed them to asbestos fibers and ensure that they received compensation for this occupational injury.