Mesothelioma (also called asbestos lung cancer) is a disease that causes the deadly tumors to develop in the chest and lung cavity. There are three types of mesothelioma:  1) Peritoneal   2)  Pleural  3) Pericardial    Symptoms of mesothelioma  Shortnesss of breath,  Chest pain,  Persistent cough,  Swelling of the face and neck, Coughing up blood, Loss of appetite,  Weight loss, Nausea.      In the past few years there has been an increasing awareness of mesotheloma. Both the medical profession and many drug makers have focused attention on the disease. This has resulted in the development of promising new drug and chemotherapies including Alimta, which promise to re-define future cancer treatment. http://your_home_page_url/ Your copyright information Of all the cancers caused by asbestos dust (mesothelioma)- pericardial mesothelioma is the most rare- accounting for a fraction of all cases (5%). It is a cancer that grows on the pericardium (the lining of the heart). This is a delicate /' film/' - and any infection on the pericardium can ha http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_How-do-you-treat-pericardial-mesothelioma-.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_How-do-you-treat-pericardial-mesothelioma-.htm Mesothelioma is a cancer of the epithelium that lines the lungs- the abdomen- or the heart. Pericardial Mesothelioma is the cancer of the lining of the heart- known as the pericardium- hence the name pericardial mesothelioma. This rare form of mesothelioma accounts for small per http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_What-is-pericardial-mesothelioma-.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_What-is-pericardial-mesothelioma-.htm What is pericardial mesothelioma ? It is a cancer caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust- and is the most rare of mesothelioma cancers. It accounts for about 5% of all cases. Its period of latency (time it takes for the symptoms to show) is approximately 30-50 years. Sympt http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Pericardial-Mesothelioma:-Quick-Facts.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Pericardial-Mesothelioma:-Quick-Facts.htm Diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma- or DMM- is a rare but highly aggressive type of cancer. It occurs in the thin layer of tissue- the pleura- lining the chest cavity and lungs. Once diagnosed with DMM- most patients do not survive beyond one year. This cancer is more common in men than http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Diffuse-Malignant-Pleural-Mesothelioma.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Diffuse-Malignant-Pleural-Mesothelioma.htm Mesothelioma lawsuits seem to be becoming more and more prevalent as the disease and its causes become more well-known. You may have seen commercials for attorneys advertising their services in this specialized area. Due to the fact that decades can pass before the disease rears its ugly head- http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Increasing-Awarness-of-Asbestos-Cancer--Spurs-Mesothelioma-Lawsuits.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Increasing-Awarness-of-Asbestos-Cancer--Spurs-Mesothelioma-Lawsuits.htm The biological behavior of the mesotheliomas can be predicted by their gross look- those shape and structures solitary- discrete masses are generally benign- whereas those- which grow diffusely- are usually malignant. Mesothelioma is a tumor emerging from mesothelial li http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--The-Biological-Behavior.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--The-Biological-Behavior.htm Mesothelioma is serious cancer and asbestos is main cause. During in 1940 and 1950s constructions community used asbestos as the best thing to happen after cement for construction industry. Asbestos was applied greatly in insulator and ceiling tiles in homes- schools and factories because to hi http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma-is-serious-cancer..htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma-is-serious-cancer..htm Accepting the devastating affects of Mesothelioma cancer is a self - defeating behavior. The day you give up hope on recovering from Mesothelioma will be your day of defeat. Medical diagnosis is important but it can discourage you from believing in your own healing power. The medical http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Who-is-afraid-of-Mesothelioma-diagbosis.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Who-is-afraid-of-Mesothelioma-diagbosis.htm My name is Itzik Keidar and- I am coping- quite well with "Cancer" "medical diagnosis" and "treatments" (To me they are just words..!). It/' s been 12 years since I had a surgery to remove my type of Cancer and thank God‭... I/' m Still Defeating It- All The Way‭!!!&# http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--My-Medical-Diagnosis.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--My-Medical-Diagnosis.htm What Is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the tissue covering the stomach and bowels (peritoneal tissue) or in the tissue covering the outside surface of the lung (pleural tissue). 90% of the cases of Malignant Mesothelioma are caused by exposure to Asbestos http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--An-Introduction.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--An-Introduction.htm Let me make this clear at the outset. I/' m not a doctor. And the word mesothelioma is some kind of a tongue-twister to me. This article is an ofshoot of my web site - mesothelioma.googlingprofit.com - that lists all the resources about this disease- and includes useful articles- http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_What-You-Should-Know-About-Mesothelioma.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_What-You-Should-Know-About-Mesothelioma.htm History of asbestos. There are four main types of asbestos; Amosite (brown fibers)- Anthophyllite (gray fibers)- white Christie- and blue Crocidolite. Chrysotile has curly fibers while the other three have rod like fibers. These fibers fragment into dust quite readily and waft in http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--History,-Hazards-and-Dietary-Advice.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_Mesothelioma--History,-Hazards-and-Dietary-Advice.htm Mesothelioma is a very serious disease. One of the reasons it is so serious is that many people do not know what puts them at risk for mesothelioma. The basic risk of getting mesothelioma has to do with asbestos exposure. Asbestos is very common in many things and therefore it is not very diffic http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_What-Exactly-Puts-People-at-Risk-for-Mesothelioma.htm Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:32:26 -0800 http://www.articles.travelmycity.com/Disease-Illness/articles_What-Exactly-Puts-People-at-Risk-for-Mesothelioma.htm Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is usually found in those previously exposed to asbestos. Cancerous cells form in the mesothelium- which is a protective lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. 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