Mesothelioma Research Paper

Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs. Mesothelioma develops after people are exposed to asbestos in workplaces, industrial settings, shipyards, auto repair shops, old houses, schools, and public places. Asbestos is a heat-resistant silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics and is used in fire-resistant and insulating material. Asbestos fibers are microscopic and for that reason, are easily inhaled. Once inhaled the fibers clinging to the respiratory system, including the lining of the lungs and the inner cavity tissue. As Asbestos fibers are typically quite rigid they become lodged in the soft internal tissue of the respiratory system and are not easily broken down by the body.
The symptoms of mesothelioma are shortness of breath, pain in the lower back side of the chest and a husky or hoarse voice, you 'll also lose 10% of your body weight without …show more content…
Multimodal therapy is offered to patients who cancer has not spread yet. Multimodal therapy is a combination of radiation, surgeries, and chemotherapy. If the cancer has already spread, doctors will offer palliative treatment that can help with the pain, breathing problems, and other symptoms. Patients will still be offered radiation, and chemotherapy but no major surgeries is offered. The radiation therapy helps reduce some pain and correct breathing by shrinking tumors that press on your nerves, veins, and airway. The chemotherapy also shrinks the tumor helping, with night sweats and chest pain. Surgeries can help remove tumors that cause troublesome symptoms, or drain the fluid that builds up in the chest or abdomen. Some patients like to try different alternatives like massage therapy, yoga, or