Sabtu, 11 Januari 2020
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that
can affect just about any part of the body. This cancer grows in tissues or in
cells that are attached to tissues, causing them to become malignant. A small number
of cases have shown that an asbestos exposure may trigger mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma occurs when the cancer spreads
from the mesothelium (the connective tissue in the body), to the organs that
are affected. It may also travel to other parts of the body. An extensive
number of cases of mesothelioma develop in the chest, abdomen, heart, and
lungs. The lung area is where most cases develop.
Unlike other forms of cancer, mesothelioma
develops very slowly, and most patients live a healthy life with no signs of
disease. Occasionally, the disease is incurable but, if the symptoms are left
undetected, mesothelioma may progress over time.
In recent years, studies have shown that
genes play a role in determining the development of mesothelioma, as well as its
type and its aggressiveness. It is common for people with familial adenomatous
polyposis to develop mesothelioma.
Recent studies have also linked smoking
with the development of mesothelioma. Individuals who are smokers often have a
higher risk of developing mesothelioma. Even smoking one pack of cigarettes per
day may increase a person's risk of developing mesothelioma.
Exposure to asbestos at a young age may
also cause mesothelioma. For many years, it was thought that exposure to
asbestos caused mesothelioma. However, recent studies have shown that those
exposed to asbestos at very young ages, as well as in an occupational setting,
may still develop mesothelioma.
There is some evidence that the earlier an
asbestos exposure occurs, the greater the chance that it will result in
mesothelioma. There is also some evidence that women are more likely to develop
mesothelioma than men. Some studies have found that the younger a person is
when he or she gets exposed to asbestos, the greater the chance that he or she
will develop mesothelioma.
Studies have also shown that asbestos
exposure at a young age may cause mesothelioma. For many years, it was thought
that exposure to asbestos caused mesothelioma. However, recent studies have
shown that those exposed to asbestos at very young ages, as well as in an
occupational setting, may still develop mesothelioma.
Women are more likely to develop
mesothelioma if they are exposed to asbestos at a young age. The development of
mesothelioma increases during a person's middle age. The disease is considered
to be non-cancerous in nature.
Asbestos exposure is considered to be one
of the risk factors for developing mesothelioma. This means that, if someone
has ever been exposed to asbestos, it may still be possible for him or her to
develop mesothelioma, even though there is no known connection between the two
conditions.
Researchers think that the differences in
how the body handles asbestos and how it handles other types of chemicals are
contributing to a person's risk of developing this disease. Studies have shown
that there is an increased risk of developing mesothelioma in a person who has
had contact with asbestos at a young age. Another risk factor is smoking, which
increases a person's risk of developing mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is not as serious as lung or
bladder or kidney cancers of the respiratory tract and can often be controlled
with treatment. However, if the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, it can
be removed surgically and without complications.