Death sentence is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma (other writing, Meso = middle and Thelio = tunic, clothes), is the growth of malignant diseases serous membranes of the body. This can be the lining membranes between external and internal parts of the body, especially:

Between the chest and lungs: PleuraBetween Abdominal walls and abdominal organs: heart, lungs PeritoneumBetween: Pericardium etc.

Mesothelioma is indeed a dangerous disease. This is classified as a disease of the employees because of that attitude with asbestosis. But can be present even in people is not accessed by asbestos. However, the symptoms and mesothelioma are:

-Shortness of breath (Dyspnea)
-Chest wall pain
-Weight loss

But these are the general symptoms, if you have, all of them, this does not mean that your mesothelioma. Your doctor should be a general test. The tests include chest radiography, and then if something suspicious looks with Rx, you will need to go through Computerized tomography. The diagnosis is done only with cytology, which means that your cells Pleura must be taken, analysis.

How long I will live if I have a mesothelioma?

As a general rule of this disease prognosis is very BAD. You should know that this cancer spreading quickly, because of the location of the cells between two pleuras or between two pericardiums. The only chance of hope is an early diagnosis.

If your doctor has diagnosed in the early stages, you’ll need to switch of chemotherapy and radiation heavy heavy. If diagnose too late, the chances of survival. However, when I say low, you do not need to understand that you have no chance to survive. Should begin the struggle, and prepare a long road. Be physically stable, healthy eating, healthy sleep, be strong. Also, always think positive and forward it to others. Remember that it is difficult for even family and friends!