Epithelial Mesothelioma

What is Epithelial Mesothelioma?

It is the most common type of mesothelioma which occurs in 50-70% of mesothelioma patients. This cancer relates to epithelial tissues (membranes which cover all body’s organs). Epithelial cells cancer makes up more or less of 85% of all cancers.

Like all types of Mesothelioma cancer, Epithelial Mesothelioma is also caused by the exposure of Asbestos. Even though Mesothelioma is still considered a fatal disease, but the diagnosis of Epithelial Mesothelioma is considered far better than any other types.

After that now come to the types of Epithelial Mesothelioma!

Types of Epithelial Mesothelioma

By now every one of us knows mesothelioma is caused due to the breathing in of fibers of asbestos. Therefore, the epithelial mesothelioma generally occurs in the region of respiratory system. As a matter of fact let me tell you about 60% of epithelial mesothelioma occur in pleura (which is the membrane of lungs). This type of mesothelioma is called Pleural Mesothelioma.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma is the second most common type of epithelial mesothelioma. This type of mesothelioma also caused due to the inhalation of asbestos fibers present in air. It occurs in the membrane or lining of abdomen.

The rarest type of epithelial mesothelioma is Pericardial Mesothelioma which occurs in the membrane or lining of heart. It is an idea that when the fibers of asbestos through lungs come into the bloodstream, they make their way to the heart.

Instantly, the next question will arise in your mind how it is treated?

Treatment

The treatment of epithelial mesothelioma compromised of radiation therapy, chemotherapy or surgery or perhaps any combination of all three! The treatment of yours mainly depends on the location and the stage of the cancer.

If you have recently being diagnosed by epithelial mesothelioma, you should have very in-depth understandings of your present situation and for this you should seek advice from your physician and ask each and every question regarding your health and medical care. So be informed!