Jennifer Miller with Mesothelioma.com asked me to post this article on behalf of Mesothelioma.Com, a leading Internet resource for asbestos and mesothelioma information. The group is committed to increasing awareness of this fatal form of cancer. Here is the first part of the article:
There are a number of different types of cancer, yet we tend to hear about a limited few: breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer are examples. However, there is a type of cancer that is just as devastating- if not more so- than all of the familiar cancer's combined, yet we rarely hear about it. This type of cancer is known as mesothelioma, and if you are unfamiliar with its causes and treatment methods, you may be at a serious disadvantage. There are three varieties of mesothelioma cancer: pleural mesothelioma, the most commonly diagnosed form that occurs within the lung cavity; peritoneal mesothelioma, which manifests in the abdominal cavity and pericardial mesothelioma, which is found in the heart cavity. The name "mesothelioma" is derived from mesothelium, which is a technical term for the lining of the body's most important internal organs (including the lungs, abdomen [which contains the kidneys and liver, for example] and heart). Mesothelioma cancer occurs as a result of the formation of cancerous tumors on the mesothelium; more specifically, the pleura, (lining of the lungs) peritoneum, (lining of the abdomen) and the pericardium (lining of the heart). More about mesothelioma tomorrow.
Until then, feel good and keep smiling! Pat & Pattie
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