Mesothelioma, a rare form of lung cancer, also remain a challenge for physicians. This form of cancer is caused primarily by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma can be either malignant or non-malignant in nature. Perhaps the most important issue in mesothelioma is the inability to diagnose it at an early stage, because most people that asbestos typically do not remain deliberately suspended. Since almost all cases of mesothelioma can be attributed toExposure to asbestos, it is also known as "asbestos cancer".
Mesothelioma occurs when cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide uncontrollably. If not detected at an early stage, the cancer can spread to other parts of the body. Malignant mesothelioma continues to remain the most important of all, and cure the disease in this last phase is extremely difficult. Doctors use several techniques to determine mesothelioma, in particular, Advanced ImagingTechniques. To determine the stage mesothelioma doctors use different techniques tested, such as the Butchart System, the TNM system or the latest Brigham system. A definitive diagnosis is, however, is still practiced by the techniques of fluid and tissue biopsy diagnosis.
General physicians are not in a position to the disease because of their lack of specific training for the treatment of diseases. At best, the doctor may suspect mesothelioma and refers the patient to aspecial group of doctors who are specially trained in various areas of mesothelioma. Once in the care of specialists, the patient is cared for by the pulmonologists, the thoracic surgeon, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, pathologist and respiratory therapist and synchronized with the agreed line of treatment.
The arduous process of diagnosis of mesothelioma is a difficult experience for patients and their near and dear. The lengthy testsendless consultations and frequent visits to hospitals in the sufferings of the sufferer. There are different missions and charitable organizations, the plight of mesothelioma patients to understand and their families, and offer their services in the form of psychological counseling and other services that seek to alleviate the pain to a large part.
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