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Some Facts on Mesothelioma Disease

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Facts on Mesothelioma

Some facts on mesothelioma disease and how it can be defeated or prevented

Mesothelioma is a potential fatal disease that humanity faces today. Cancer is commonly called a disease Mesothelioma is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers for the period of time. In many cases, patients do not survive more than two years after diagnosis. The symptoms appear very late and it is almost impossible for early detection and effective treatment.

Asbestos, a mineral widely used in industries, is highly toxic. The floating fibers, once inhaled, settling in the mesothelium, a protective membrane that sheaths in the cavities of our vital organs. These particles make the mucosal cells to divide without order and any excess liquid formed due to the thicker walls of the organs, thus affecting their functioning.
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