Mesothelioma Surgery by Belal Marzouk

Mesothelioma is a serious and aggressive form of cancer, treatment with surgery is a common way especially if the tumor was discovered at an early stage. But treatment options are surgery vary from patient to patient depending on the type of mesothelioma. The surgeon wants to remove all cancerous tissue, which can be found Once you determine the type and location of the tumor. There are different forms of mesothelioma surgery is used as a measure of faith, some others are used to relieve symptoms and complications of the disease. Mesothelioma pneumonectomy Surgical removal of the lung have all or part of the lung to get rid of the tumor and other lung diseases. But this surgery reduces the ability of the patient's breathing so you must first do tests and analyzes to make sure that the remaining lung to have sufficient capacity to take over the process of breathing. The human race can live in recovery from sickness, and one even though it is a serious and take action if this was to make sure that the only chance for survival. The best option for the treatment of pleural mesothelioma is a malignant lung eradicate infected only with part of the pericardial membrane covering the heart. The mural pleura or lining of the chest cavity. Decision is made after pneumonectomy to make sure that the disease spreads to other parts of the body. After making sure that the functions of the patient's heart is working well and other lung condition are good. A pneumonectomy is performed under general anesthesia. The doctor will make a long incision (about seven to nine inches) and remove part of the rib to be able to properly view the lungs. The affected lung will be carefully collapsed and the doctors will clamp, cut, and tie off any attached blood vessels, along with the air tube that flows to the cancerous lung. The lung is removed through the incision and the cut tubes and vessels are thoroughly inspected to ensure that nothing is leaking. Then in the early days after surgery the patient will need breathing extensor and a respirator with the use of sewage pipes to remove the accumulated fluid. The patient needs to stay in the hospital for a period of two weeks or more and a full recovery period between two to three months. Mesothelioma pleural pneumonectomy Is the process of eradication of serious lung and pleura outside part of the diaphragm and the lining of the heart and lungs in an attempt to eradicate the entire tumor. Possible to increase the rates of life span of patients in the case of a combination between this measure and another treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation. In general, patients who were exposed to low rate of complications with a longer lifetime than others. But some doctors believe that the risks of surgery mesothelioma lung eradicate more of the benefits which are represented in respiratory failure, pneumonia, internal bleeding, blood clots in the veins of Interior, and finally some cases death. Mortality rate is very low in the surgery mesothelioma lung removal as there is more than 2% success rate of any pleurectomy 98% which is very good. Mesothelioma pleurodesis Pleurodesis or pleural effusion is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid lining of the lungs (visceral pleura) and the lining of the chest wall (pleura Mural), which causes shortness of breath and chest pain. Lymphatic fluid is extracted and put in his place another chemical (those) issued by telescope or large needle. This procedure causes irritation and pleural membranes become inflamed and the result is the elimination of empty space so that it can not be the accumulation of lymphatic fluid again. There are a number of chemicals that can be used, but the most common are bleomycin, tetracycline, povidone iodine, and talc. These chemicals are still in the chest for a few hours until the anger accurately in the tissues. Doctors then link to a suction tube, which causes the two layers of pleura to work together and seals the space where the liquid that has been collected once. This process is done within a few days because it takes some time for the fluid to drain completely. During this time, and anesthesia and pain medicine, but most patients still describe this procedure as very painful. Mesothelioma pleural puncture Or what is known as thoracentesis. Is the best way to remove fluid from the pleura space around the lungs. This fluid makes breathing very difficult and causes severe pain and affect in general the patient's life. This type of mesothelioma surgery can be done on an outpatient basis. Is done by computed tomography performed surgery to Isttih doctor determine the amount of fluid and then decide to schedule the procedure. After they have been collecting fluid from the chest cavity, lung, and is sent to the laboratory for analysis. There are a number of factors that doctors check to determine if mesothelioma is present. These include: Protein levels The presence of glucose PH levels The number of cells Cholesterol http://tota-2020.blogspot.com/2012/05/mesothelioma-surgery.html About the Author MESOTHELIOMA The causes and treatment

Get Compensation For Your Mesothelioma Treatment by Ian Koch

Mesothelioma is a cancer and like most other types of cancer - it is incurable. Great advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of these malignancies, but as yet, there is no complete mesothelioma treatment available that really works. All you can do is perhaps gain some satisfaction and compensation by filing a mesothelioma lawsuit against the employer or whoever exposed you to the chemicals who gave you this cancer. Almost all cancers are cause by external stimuli and mesothelioma is no different. It is caused when the body is exposed to extremely high amounts of a carcinogen - asbestos. Mesothelioma affects the lining of the internal organs of the body and because of this extremely difficulty location, the infected cells rarely respond to conventional treatments that work for other types of cancer. Getting mesothelioma treatment is made tougher by the fact that it can seldom be diagnosed on time - there are no blatant symptoms. Because of these factors, the effectiveness of many conventional treatments is limited. Mesothelioma treatment involves multiple treatment options including surgery, radiation and chemotherapy - though these only help slow the growth of the cancerous cells. New treatments like angiogenesis, photodynamic and gene therapy hold new hope for victims of mesothelioma everywhere. Mesothelioma treatment is an expensive affair and most of the time, afflicted patients find themselves in a financial bind. This disease has long been recognized as a work related disease and very rarely does a patient contract mesothelioma outside of work environs. Companies tend to avoid telling their workers about the risk and hazards faced when being exposed to asbestos contamination in the work place because it takes many, many years before the effect of this exposure - mesothelioma becomes apparent. That's why many people are now being diagnosed with mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos thirty, forty, even fifty years ago. But once diagnosed, the patient has every right to file a mesothelioma lawsuit against the company for passing this kind of a death sentence against him/her. Mesothelioma lawsuits have shot up in numbers in the US and across the world over the last few years with increased awareness and there have been several multi-million dollar settlements. It is wise for anyone diagnosed with mesothelioma to file a lawsuit because while the disease can't be cured, compensation can ensure a good life for the family of the patient. However, it is very important that the mesothelioma lawsuit be filed immediately upon diagnosis. About the Author Ian Koch is a web publisher who likes to provide readers with Mesothelioma Info Resources . Check out 1st-mesothelioma.net for more.

Mesothelioma Treatment by Randolph Brandmeier

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the lungs. In addition to affecting the lungs, it can also result in complications that affect the heart and the abdomen. Every year, there are as many as 3,000 people diagnosed with mesothelioma. Men are four times more likely than women to be diagnosed with mesothelioma, and with the exception of benign mesothelioma all forms of the disease are terminal. There is no cure. Patients who are diagnosed with the disease are expected to survive for less than a year in most cases, although there are other factors that can change the life expectancy of the patient. Causes of Mesothelioma This terminal cancer is often caused by exposure to asbestos which is inhaled or otherwise ingested. This leads to inflammation and infection. Asbestos is a naturally occurring but dangerous fiber that was often used by a large number of industries throughout the twentieth century. The dangers of asbestos become well known in the seventies, leading to a decline in its use. Unfortunately, it is still found in some buildings. More than thirty percent of the people who suffer from mesothelioma are veterans. Types of Mesothelioma There are five different types of mesothelioma that the medical world is aware of. One of them is benign, but the following four are terminal diseases. Pleural Mesothelioma: This is the most common form of the disease, affecting seventy five percent of the people who are diagnosed with the disease. It forms in the lining of the lungs, which is referred to in the medical world as pleura. Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Twenty percent of people who suffer from the disease suffer from this variant. Rather than in the lungs, this forms in the lining of the abdomen. This lining is known as the peritoneal membrane. Pericardial Mesothelioma: Affecting about five percent of the people with the disease, this cancer develops inside the lining of the heart, which is known as the pericardium. Testicular Mesothelioma: This is an extremely rare form of the disease, and occurs in the testicles of men. Symptoms of Mesothelioma Mesothelioma does not show any signs of occurrence until two to five decades after a patient was exposed to asbestos. The symptoms of mesothelioma are often easy to confuse with the symptoms of much less dangerous diseases. Some of the most common symptoms are lung issues. These include chest pain, a cough that does not go away, and shortness of breath. Lumps may also develop under the skin and chest. Patients may also feel abdominal pain and nausea, they may lose weight, and they may have bowel issues. Patients may also feel heart palpitations, have difficulty breathing, and suffer from night sweats. Mesothelioma Treatment A patient who has been found to show all of the symptoms of mesothelioma and has been diagnosed as such will then go on to receive treatment for the disease. There are a number of different types of treatment available for this disease. Among the options that are available are surgery and chemotherapy. Another option is radiation therapy. Many patients who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma are given more than one of these treatments this is referred to as multimodality therapy. By combining more than one of these effective, rigorous treatments, it is possible to approach a solution to the cancer from various angles. This improves upon the life expectancy of the patient so that they are much more likely to survive the disease. In addition to these options, there are also some more experimental procedures. Among these options are photodynamic therapy, gene therapy, and immunotherapy. Unfortunately, these options are still in the experimental phase, with little knowledge as to their effectiveness. For this reason they are typically only available to patients as part of a clinical trial. Some of the more recent clinical trials conducted on photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy have shown results that are positive enough to suggest that further research is a good idea. Patients who agree to take part in a clinical trial are not only exposing themselves to treatments that may be beneficial; they are also providing researchers with the information that they need to develop new treatments and possibly cures for people who are suffering from mesothelioma in the present and future. http://aboutmesotheliomatreatment.blogspot.com/ About the Author Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the lungs. In addition to affecting the lungs, it can also result in complications that affect the heart and the abdomen. Every year, there are as many as 3,000 people diagnosed with mesothelioma. Men are four times more likely than women to be diagnosed with mesothelioma, and with the exception of benign mesothelioma all forms of the disease are terminal. There is no cure.