Some of the Possible Treatment for Mesothelioma are

Surgery : This is done to remove all the tumor from the infected region but as the stage advanced physician become unable to remove this. Also not all the Mesothelioma victims can get surgery treatment because it depends on the stage of Mesothelioma, victim’s health history and some other factors. Surgery may be done for

• Decreasing Fluid Buildup : As we know now that increment in the fluid so much makes Mesothelioma occur. So if there is much fluid in chest that makes Pleural mesothelioma then surgeons insert a tube to drain out the access fluid and drop some medicine for preventing the excess fluid.
• Removing Tissues : Surgeons also try to remove the tissues around the lungs and abdominal to reduce as much as they can to stop the Mesothelioma.
• Debulking : This is what they can do at last that is try to remove as much tumor they can and this is done one or two times.

Radiation Therapy : This is the main treatment of any cancer. In this, high energy beams are focused onto the infected area in addition not to cause damage for the surrounding parts. This is done after the Surgery do gain much advantage. Basically this treatment is done when victim is very weak and can’t get the surgery and other treatment. This treatment makes Mesothelioma to delay in progress.

Chemotherapy : This type of treatment uses the drugs and chemicals to kill the infected cells. This treatment may be done before surgery or after surgery. Chemotherapy drugs may be used in chest or abdominal cavity for the treatment. But this treatment have other side effect also because of these chemicals that kills infected cells but also affects other cells also. That reduces the immune system of the victim and give the symptoms like hair loss.

Combination Therapy : This therapy includes the combination of all the three described above which can’t be given to every person. The possible people who can be treated through this therapy are young people and one who are at curable stage. This is the most promising therapy for any type of Mesothelioma.

After all this is hope and believe that is very helpful at the end to fight with these types of massive diseases.

X-ray : Due to the asbestos exposure there seems to be thickening in pleural, which is detected by X-Ray.

CT(computerized tomography) Scan : Physician may take CT Scan of your abdomen or chest. In CT scan process3-D image of the infected organ is generated with the help of number of 2-D images that is taken as rotation around a axis. This helps to physician to understand completely how far the disease has grown.

Biopsy : In this basically a small portion of the cells are taken for the test to conclude Mesothelioma. The different types of this are

• Laparoscopy : It is done for checking abdomen. In this doctor cuts some part of the abdomen and examine using some surgical tools using tiny camera.
• Coeliotomy : It is a surgical procedure also known as laparotomy which is done to excess abdominal cavity. It is related to Laparoscopy.
• Thoracoscopy : In this procedure some tiny camera with other surgical tools are planted in the chest by doing incisions between ribs. It is also called video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
• Thoracotomy : Thoracotomy includes the examination of chest. Surgery is done on chest between the ribs area and tissues are taken for the test.
• Needle Intake : This is done almost for any kind of Mesothelioma, in this a small part of fluid or tissue is taken with a small needle from abdomen or chest.

Micro scoping examination is done with these taken tissues\cells to conclude that the victim is suffering from the Mesothelioma or not.

Stages of Mesothelioma

After the diagnosis, it is also essential to conclude that it is in which stage. Typically it can be divided into two stages. Localized(when it is limited to the membrane surface where it is originated) and Advanced(when it is spread to other parts from the originated part). Although a deep division can be made but for only pleural mesothelioma which is less rare than other types. These stages are

Stage I : When it is localized i.e only limited to the lining of the chest.
Stage II : When it is spread beyond the lining to the lungs.
Stage III : When it is spread beyond to other parts in chest.
Stage IV : When it is in the advanced stage, spread to other parts which are far from tumor.

After the proper diagnosis, the treatment is taken according to the stage and the location of Mesothelioma.

After the victim get to know that he/she is suffered fro the disease after have been diagnosed, he/she may consult to

Oncologist : One who treat cancer. For diagnosis, physician may perform MRI, CT scan, Biopsies. For treatment different procedures such as chemotherapy, surgery can be given. A physician my deals with palliative care(symptoms reduction rather than curing the disease) and pain relief. According to the treatment, Oncologists may be divided as
Radiation oncology(treatment with radiation),  Surgical oncology( tumor removal with the help of surgery), Medical oncology(chemotherapy treatment specially from drugs), Gynecologic oncology(cancer of female reproductive system is focused)

As breathing difficulty is one of symptoms of Mesothelioma, so the people who suffers from this symptom should consult pulmonary therapist. A pulmonary therapist basically studies respiratory system and offers some basic exercise for the lungs.

Radiation therapy specialist are called radiation oncologist who take care how much radiations you required for the treatment. They may also be very useful at the time you are feeling any side effects after taking the radiation therapy.

Pathologist : A pathologist studies tissues and bodily fluids to study the cancer cells containing at the time of Mesothelioma.

Radiologist : One who is specialist of radiology. Basically chest radiologist is concerned in the case of Mesothelioma. although different Radiologist like computed tomography radiologists, magnetic resonance imaging radiologist or other may be concerned depend on the treatment which the victim is taking.

Although there is no particular cure for Mesothelioma, so it totally depends on the time when you are taking the treatment. I f it is the advanced stage then it is very difficult to get the cure.

Some of the symptoms of Pericardial Mesothelioma are

Irregularity in Heart Beat : Pericardium cells perform the functioning of maintaining the proper heart beat of the person bu as the tumor increases person get affected by irregular heart beat.

Irregular Breathing : When there is a overflow of blood, Pericardium cells prevent heart from over expansion which provide smooth breathing but it cause difficulty as cells are affected.

Chest pain : The reason for the chest pain is same as of Pleural Mesothelioma and that is pressure.

Pericardial Mesothelioma has very limited treatment because of its rareness(Not much researcher). Also if the treatment is done in early stages then only it can be cure properly otherwise it is very difficult to cure Pericardial Mesothelioma.

Nausea(vomiting) :  The most common symptom of the Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Nausea also can be caused by medications or such other diseases so it is very difficult to understand that this the symptom of Mesothelioma. But if some one is affected by this then this is the most common symptom among them.

Weight loss :  An uneven loss of weight loss also shows that the person may be affected by this disease.

Abdominal Pain :  As the tumor increases in size it creates pressure on the lining of abdominal which creates pain.

Ascites :  When Mesothelium cells grows heavily they produce more fluid in the peritoneum, this peritoneal fluid excess is called ascites.  This cause swelling, breath shortness, poor bowel functioning.

Due to Peritoneal Mesothelioma many people dies every year. Laparoscopy and other higher treatment are done for this disease.

Basically lining of the lungs are composed of two parts

Parietal : It is the other layer which cover chest wall
Visceral : It is the inner layer which covers the lungs

These two layers slide over each other in breathing process. Mesothelium cells produces a lubricating fluid which flows between these two layers makes the work easier. When these cells grows orderly then they create tumor that cause inward pressure on the lung, and the problem occurs. In this process the extra thickness in layers are known as Pleural Effusion.

The Common symptoms of Pleural Mesothelioma are

Breathing Difficulty : The most common symptom is difficulty in breathing which is self understood, as lungs do the pumping work and when they feel pressure then it will be difficult for them to work properly(Looks very much same as Asthma) and cause difficulty in breathing. This will make more cough and husky throat.

Chest pain : Although the chest pain is shown at the time when disease gets into advanced stage. It is the same pressure that creates pain in chest. This pain may also be felt in  arms and shoulders.

As this disease is caused to the people who come in contact to asbestos so the people like them when feel the symptoms like this should contact to to the doctor to take the proper
treatment.

So who are at the risk of Mesothelioma

Asbestos exposure : People who comes directly in contact with asbestos are at the high risk. Asbestos is a fiber material which is strong and heat resistant. In mining of the asbestos or in manufacturing process asbestos dust is created. These asbestos particle are settled on the lungs or abdomen and makes difficulty in movement of the. This cause Mesothelioma. Although some people working with ages with asbestos never get Mesothelioma while some a little contact get caught. For this research is going on. The symptoms of Mesothelioma are seen after 20-30 years.

Living with asbestos worker : It is well understood. The asbestos worker will somehow take the asbestos dust with him, it may be on his cloths, or body or any thing, and the other people when come in contact with that person gets affected by it.

Smoking : Although if only smoking is done then there is no risk of Mesothelioma but for asbestos exposed people it is more dangerous.

Family History : If someone in the family is or was affected by Mesothelioma then its risk of happening increases.

Thorium dioxide : ThO2 is Thorium dioxide which is a radioactive substance is also considered as the cause of Mesothelioma.

Simian Virus : Simian Virus 40 or Simian Vacuolating Virus 40 is mostly found in monkeys and humans. It is a polyomavirus which have the ability to make tumors. In the research it has been found that 60% Mesothelioma tumors contains simian virus 40.

Mesothelium cells can be divided into three types.

• Peritoneum : The cells which covers abdominal cavity organs are called peritoneum.
• Pericardium : These cells covers the heart.
• Pleura : These cells covers lungs.

According to these cells Mesothelioma can be divided into three types.

• Peritoneal Mesothelioma : In this Abdomen is surrounded by membrane.
• Pericardial Mesothelioma : Heart is surrounded by Pericardium.
• Pleural Mesothelioma : Lung cavity lining becomes thicket.

Although there are some particular symptoms related to specific type of the Mesothelioma but most common symptoms are

• Abdominal pain
• Chest pain
• Weight loss
• Breathing problem(wheezing)
• Cough
• Blood clots in veins
• Jaundice
• Low Sugar level in blood
• Bowel problem
• Swelling in abdominal
• Irregular heart beat

A health advice from Health Fitness Pedia

• The people working with asbestos are advised to mask their mouth while working, this reduces the inhalation of asbestos.
• Don’t smoke while working with asbestos.
• Should change the cloths while leaving the place of work.
• Should take shower after the work.
• Thorium dioxide can also cause the mesothelioma, so be prepared.
• A regular check up is advised if some family member is suffered form mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is mainly caused due to asbestos. The people who come in contact with asbestos on daily basis are affected by this cancer. According to a study, nearly two to three thousand people are affected by this disease every year in US only. Aging is also a factor which cause Mesothelioma. The small particles of asbestos create more danger than the big particle. Although today on the one side many countries are banning the use of asbestos in their country, on the other hand some countries have increased their production like India. International Labour Organization(ILO) have took the resolution to make a proper management and somehow stop the use of asbestos due to death of many labors who come in contact with asbestos.

There are no special symptoms of Mesothelioma, symptoms are same as of other disease. Some are cough, chest pain, breathing problem etc. These symptoms happen to appear after a long time to the person who came in contact with the asbestos. So many people on experiencing the symptoms couldn’t even understand that this was due to that small contact with asbestos. It is advised to the people who are suffering from Mesothelioma, should consult to some asbestos attorney for the legal moves.

An Oncologist, radiologist, A pulmonary can do the treatment of Mesothelioma. But Mesothelioma takes 20-30 years to show the symptoms, when the people get to know that they are suffering from Mesothelioma, are left with very little time to cure. So a regular check up is advised.