Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a disease that causes tumors to grow in the linings of the lung, or pleura that is usually related to exposure to asbestos. Patients live an average of six to nine months following diagnosis. … Drugs / Medications used to treat mesothelioma »»

There are a number of treatment options available to mesothelioma patients.

The chance of recovery from (prognosis) mesothelioma depends on the size of the cancer, where the cancer is, how far the cancer has spread, how the cancer cells look under the microscope, how the cancer responds to treatment, and the patient’s age and general health. … Medical Procedures for treating Mesothelioma »»

Once malignant mesothelioma is found, more tests will be done to find out if cancer cells have spread to other parts of the body. This is called mesothelioma staging. … The stages of Mesothelioma »»

Peritoneum mesothelioma or Peritoneal mesothelioma is mesothelioma cancer in the lining that surrounds the abdomen (stomach).

Diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is mesothelioma cancer in the lining that surrounds the abdomen (stomach). Diffuse means that is the cancer is spread out.

Peritoneal or Peritoneum is a smooth membrane, which lines the cavity of the abdomen (stomach). It helps to protect the contents of the abdomen. It also produces a lubricating fluid. This helps the organs to move smoothly inside the abdomen as we move around.

Peritoneal mesothelioma accounts for approximately 10% of mesothelioma cases.

Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma

When the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma appear, they typically include abdominal pains,abdominal weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal swelling.

Fluid often accumulates in the peritoneal space, a condition known as ascites. Over time the wasting symptoms can become more and more severe.

The growing peritoneal mesothelioma tumor can exert increasing pressure on the organs in the abdomen, leading to bowel obstruction and distention. If the peritoneal mesothelioma tumor presses upward, it can impair breathing capacity.

If the peritoneal mesothelioma tumor pushes against areas with many nerve fibers, and the bowel distends, the amount of pain can increase.

Pleural Mesothelioma, pleura mesothelioma or malignant pleural mesothelioma is mesothelioma cancer in the lining of the lungs. This is different from lung cancer, which refers to any type of malignant tumor that originates in the lungs. … Pleural Mesothelioma – Cancer of the Lung Lining »»

In almost all cases, a person who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma has the right to recover compensation. The spouse of the person diagnosed also has a claim for injuries. … Mesothelioma Lawyer Information »»