by Thomas Ajava
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that involves the mesothelium lining found in the chest, lungs, abdomen and general body cavity. It is a form of cancer and is associated most closely with exposure to toxic asbestos dust.
Being diagnosed with any form of cancer is simply bad news. There is no two ways around it. In the case of Mesothelioma, the cancer in question is very treacherous for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, there are tendencies that occur in case after case and are now considered established trends. Let's take a closer look at a few.
Time
Mesothelioma is extremely difficult to deal with because it takes a very long time to manifest. From the date of exposure and breathing in of asbestos fibers into the lungs, it can take 25 to 40 years for the cancer to manifest. This is why Mesothelioma is still such a problem despite most forms of asbestos being banned in the late 1980s. It is yet another reason why you should also be getting regular checkups.
Righty - Lefty
Mesothelioma tends to appear in the right side of the body cavity around the lungs. Why? The right and left lungs are situated differently into the body cavity as the heart takes up space on the left. Regardless, the trend is definitely for Mesothelioma to show up on the right side, odd as that may seem.
Sex and Race
Mesothelioma is not an equal opportunity health threat. Men tend to be diagnosed with it far more than women, sometimes as much as five times more often in a particular area. It also strikes Caucasians far more than African Americans although no particular reason for this has been discovered.
Getting Checked
Many victims of Mesothelioma do not realize they have a health problem at first. This is understandable given the long time it takes for the cancer to manifest. Still, most victims will take as long as two years to go see a doctor after the onset of symptoms. Given the fact a yearly checkup should be done, this is unfortunate.
Mesothelioma is fairly rare, but a brutal form of cancer. If you believe that you've been exposed to asbestos at any time, make sure to consult with your medical professional as soon as possible for both an exam and plan for future monitoring.
About the Author
Thomas Ajava writes for TXAsbestosLawsuit.com - where you can can learn more about asbestos lawsuits in Texas.
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