Mesothelomia” is a misspelling of the word mesothelioma (“pronounced mez-uh-thee-lee-YOH-muh). A very rare type of cancer that occurs in the cavity of the lungs, abdomen or heart, mesothelioma is only caused by asbestos exposure and has a latency period of between twenty and fifty years.
Approximately 2,500 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. The most commonly diagnosed form is pleural mesothelioma, which manifest in the pleural lining of the lungs. When an individual inhales or ingests asbestos, the tiny fibers can cling to the mesothelium, or lining of the internal organs, for decades before a malignant tumor is formed. If detected early, mesothelioma can often be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, but there is no cure for this aggressive and painful disease. The vast majority of sufferers will lose their battle with mesothelioma in less than two years following diagnosis.
Certain occupations – construction work and automobile repair, for example – present a higher risk of asbestos exposure than others. World War II veterans who served aboard Navy ships are also considered to be at a greater risk of developing pleural mesothelioma. If you have been exposed to asbestos while on the job or even in your own home (this includes exposure of a secondhand nature) it is important to discuss your respiratory health with a doctor.
Approximately 2,500 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. The most commonly diagnosed form is pleural mesothelioma, which manifest in the pleural lining of the lungs. When an individual inhales or ingests asbestos, the tiny fibers can cling to the mesothelium, or lining of the internal organs, for decades before a malignant tumor is formed. If detected early, mesothelioma can often be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, but there is no cure for this aggressive and painful disease. The vast majority of sufferers will lose their battle with mesothelioma in less than two years following diagnosis.
Certain occupations – construction work and automobile repair, for example – present a higher risk of asbestos exposure than others. World War II veterans who served aboard Navy ships are also considered to be at a greater risk of developing pleural mesothelioma. If you have been exposed to asbestos while on the job or even in your own home (this includes exposure of a secondhand nature) it is important to discuss your respiratory health with a doctor.
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