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Mesothelioma

Yazar Unknown Thursday 18 May 2017 0 comments
Asbestos-induced lung cancer.ASBESTOS WHAT?Due to their insulating properties, they are naturally occurring fibrous silicates which are widely used in building materials, water pipes and electrical appliances especially on the 19th century. White (chrysotile), blue (crocidolite) and brown (amosite).How long does MESOTHELIOMA take?Researchers at the University of Newcastle, England, have found that this cancer type can occur between 30 and 40 years after asbestos exposure.MESOTHELIOMA NIN DIFFERENCE?This type of cancer, which is five times more common in males than females, differs from lung cancer, which is caused by cigarette smoking, outside the lungs.INDICATIONSThere is no specific symptom or finding that indicates the disease itself. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath and chest pain. While breathlessness is due to massive effusion in the early stage, the lung of the tumor in the advanced stage is connected to the periphery of the lung. The time from symptom onset to first application is usually 3 months, although it varies from a few weeks to 8 months.TREATMENT METHODRadiotherapy and chemotherapy response rate is not high ..Drugs currently used in mesothelioma treatment can prolong their life by 6 to 8 months. The new combination of Pemetrexed and Carboplatin drugs, however, can extend the life span to 13-14 months.
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