Mesothelioma Cancer - Don't Let It Go
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by the exposure to asbestos. It is the most common form of cancer among men and women over age fifty. More people are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year than with any other type of cancer. Asbestos and its fibers have been in use since long before the invention of respirators, which helped keep workers from being exposed to asbestos. While its use as a building material has diminished in recent years, it is still widely used in many construction sites for such things as roofing and building walls. This exposure can lead to mesothelioma when the fibers become lodged in the lungs. Tumors that are found in the mesothelium or peritoneum, the lining that lines the abdominal cavity, may be malignant. The malignant tumors can spread to other parts of the body and cause symptoms including fatigue, pain in the chest, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include irregular heartbeats, swelling of the ankles, neck, and lower back, a...