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Abdominal Asbestos Mesothelioma
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Mesothelioma:
is a type of cancer that affects
the mesothelium, that thin layer of membrane that protects most of our body’s
internal organs. Since its first appearance, mesothelioma has been associated
with exposure to the fibrous mineral used in construction, called asbestos. As a matter of fact, most
cases of mesothelomia are almost always connected with previous exposure to the
mineral.
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In asbestos mesothelioma, the cancerous cells mostly affect the
mesothelial layer of the lungs and chest cavity (called pleura). However, there are certain cases where the cancer could
also occur in the peritoneum, or the
lining of the abdominal cavity, as well as the pericardium, the membranous sac that surrounds the heart.
Abdominal asbestos mesothelioma is mesothelioma of the peritoneum. People
who develop abdominal asbestos mesothelioma may have worked in an area where
asbestos is present. Exposure to asbestos could come in many forms. A worker
may inhale asbestos fibers during the course of regular duties. A person who is
not a worker may be exposed to the mineral by other means, such as washing the
clothes of an asbestos worker.
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According to one survey, one out of seven people who came into contact
with asbestos may develop any of the different types of asbestos-related
cancer, including abdominal asbestos mesothelioma.
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Signs and Symptoms
One of the main problems that doctors are having with abdominal asbestos
mesothelioma is the fact that its symptoms are hard to identify. In fact, the
first signs of abdominal asbestos mesothelioma may not be noticeable until 20
to 50 years after asbestos exposure. Moreover, the symptoms can vary, depending
on several factors, such as the specific type of mesothelioma a patient has and
his length of exposure to asbestos.
For abdominal asbestos mesothelioma, the symptoms include cachexia, a
condition characterized by drastic loss of weight, fatigue, muscle atrophy and
anorexia (loss of appetite, as opposed to anorexia
nervosa). There may also be abdominal swelling as a result of the buildup
of fluids in the abdominal cavity. If the abdominal asbestos mesothelioma is in
its advanced stages, pain due to the buildup may also occur.
Other symptoms of abdominal asbestos mesothelioma are anemia, fever,
blood clotting abnormalities, and bowel obstruction. Additionally, if the
cancer has spread to other organs, the person may suffer swelling of the neck
or face or have trouble swallowing.
Treatment
Abdominal asbestos mesothelioma is not incurable. However, most of the
treatment methods available at present have only been moderately successful.
Doctors often use a combination of radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, and
immunotherapy in order to achieve the best results. Other types of treatment
for abdominal asbestos mesothelioma are more for symptom relief than for an
actual cure.
A procedure
known as heated intraoperative
intraperitoneal chemotherapy is said to help prevent the development of the
cancer by removing as much of the tumor from the patient.
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