Showing posts with label malignant mesothelioma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label malignant mesothelioma. Show all posts

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Malignant Mesothelioma Review-Get Cost Effective Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma of Pleura in India

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MALIGNANT MESOTHELIOMA: Deadly Cancer Caused by Exposure to Toxic Asbestos

India is the preferred destination for the Cost effective treatment of Malignant mesothelioma of pleura. An integrated world-class healthcare system, leveraging best medical practices backed by cutting-edge technology, specialized clinics, comprehensive services, internationally renowned private hospitals offering utmost level of integrated healthcare to international patients. 

The medical tourism industry in India is growing at double-digit growth rate, outstripping the 4% to 6% growth in general travel bookings. For many medical tourists, though, the real attraction is price. The cost of treatment of Malignant mesothelioma of pleura in India, is not only affordable but the quality of the treatment is also at par.

What is Malignant mesothelioma of Pleura?

Malignant mesothelioma of the pleura is a cancer which arises from the mesothelial cells found within the pleural membranes that cover the lungs. There are two pleurae: the visceral pleura, which cover the actual lung itself; and the parietal pleura, which cover the inside of the chest wall.

The purpose of the pleura is to provide a smooth surface so that, as the chest expands, the lungs expand smoothly within the chest cavity. The pleural membranes normally secrete a small amount of fluid for lubrication. This allows the visceral pleura (lining the lungs) to glide over the parietal pleura (lining the inside of the chest cavity). Malignant mesothelioma develops from the mesothelial cells of the pleura.

Who gets Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura?

Malignant mesothelioma is relatively uncommon compared to other tumors. Australia has the highest incidence of mesothelioma in the world, at 40 cases per million people. Other industrialized countries, which have mined and used asbestos, such as the United States, England, Canada and South Africa, have similar but slightly lower rates of disease. 

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Monday, January 31, 2011

Cancer Mesothelioma Review-Asbestos Exposure and the Different Subclasses of Mesothelioma

Cancer Mesothelioma Review-Asbestos Exposure and the Different Subclasses of Mesothelioma

Seminars in Oncology - Volume 29, Issue 1, Pages 62-69 (February 2002) by Paul Baas




Here is an excerpt:



" It has been a challenge to find effective chemotherapeutic treatments for malignant mesothelioma. Over the last several decades numerous single-drug and combination regimens have been examined, but no standard treatment with chemotherapy alone has emerged. Possible explanations for this lack of success are the heterogeneity between the different subclasses of mesothelioma and the difficulties experienced in determining responses on computed tomographic (CT) scan.

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Asbestos Related Lung Cancer


This kind of cancer differs from Mesothelioma Cancer in that the cancerous cells begin developing from within airways. Lung cancer can develop in response to asbestos irritation in the trachea, bronchial tubes, or bronchioles and spread to other organs throughout the body if not diagnosed and treated early. Cigarette smokers who are also exposed to asbestos have a significantly heightened risk of developing lung cancer when compared to non-smokers.

Compensation is already being recovered on behalf of thousands of patients and families of those exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with lung cancer.

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How is Mesothelioma Cancer Treated?




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