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Mesothelioma Prognosis

1. August 2010

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The prognosis of mesothelioma is affected by a number of factors. These factors include: the stage of the cancer, the type of cell it is, a person’s age and their general health condition. A person who smokes can have additional problems such as frequent upper respiratory diseases that can complicate the cancer. A [...]

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Complications of Mesothelioma

31. July 2010

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Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium (the layer of tissue that covers the internal organs). It can affect several different organ systems. The three main system this cancer affects are: The abdominal organs, this is known as peritoneal mesothelioma; the heart; which is known as pericardial mesothelioma; and [...]

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Mesothelial Cells

30. July 2010

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Mesothelioma, is a form of cancer that attacks the tissue covering of the internal organs and exposure to asbestos is the main cause of this cancer.   This tissue covering is known as the mesothelial and the three main cell types of this cancer are called mesothelial cell cancer.
The three main types of [...]

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