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Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Mesothelioma and Cancer

Sorry to say,its not about positif but its is also important thing we must know,
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I would like to discuss some key information about cancer. Since mesothelioma is a form of cancer, an overall discussion of cancer can actually shed some light on a more particular form of cancer such as mesothelioma.
Chemotherapy is the most commonly used treatment for cancer. Although radiation therapy and surgery destroy cancer cells in a particular specified area, chemotherapy, on the other hand, is a more generalized treatment. That is, chemotherapy kills cancer cells throughout the body by tracking down and attacking malignant cells that have spread from the source of the tumor to other parts of the body.
Radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy are not only the the most commonly used treatments for cancer in general, but they are also the "
traditional mesothelioma treatments" used for malignant mesothelioma.
Cigarette smoke, with its high concentration of carcinogens, inhaled by both smokers and non-smokers, is the leading cause of lung cancer. Facts about environmental exposure to radon (a cancer-causing, radioactive gas) compounded with smoking increases the risk of lung cancer.
People have mistaken assumptions about the cause of lung cancer. Many, if not most people believe that cigarette smoking is the cause of all types of lung cancers. This widespread misinformation makes it even more critical for these individuals to become aware of asbestos-related lung cancer. Smoking is certainly a major factor, but clearly not the only cause of lung cancer.
Billions of dollars are spent on cancer research each year throughout the world. Much of the current cancer research is funded by charity organizations. Fortunately, these organizations are doing their part to help fight this deadly disease.
Today's Mesothelioma Tip: As with many forms of cancer, mesothelioma can spread very quickly. Symptoms of mesothelioma can include shortness of breath, chronic coughing, loss of weight, and chest pains. If the malignant mesothelioma cancer is diagnosed early enough, the tumor can be surgically removed, and with radiation treatment and chemotherapy, a full recovery is at times possible. Obviously, a key in full recovery is the diagnosis of the disease at a very early stage.
Until next time, stay healthy and keep your eye on the latest developments in mesothelioma research and information :-)

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