Mesothelioma Information by Lujaina Ghazal - 5 Pics

Mesothelioma Information by Lujaina Ghazal - 5 Pics

Lujaina Ghazal belongs to Dubai, UAE. She is studying PhD from UAE. She want to discuss about Mesothelioma. Lujina told the definition of Mesothelioma,"A form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust" and according to wikipedia, Mesothelioma, more precisely malignant mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the mesothelium. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Click on read more option to see more photos..........

According to statistics, Mesothelioma kills about 3000 people annually. This kills 3% to 5% more males than ladies. This is mainly because men constitute a larger portion of the workforce than women. This cancer also has a latency period. It takes a long time to develop, sometimes even decades. In treating cancer, several treatment regimens are needed in order to achieve a better reaction. Some of the treatments done are chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, and multi-drug therapy.