Monthly Archives: July 2010
With the cancer mesothelioma, what effect does metastasis to the lymph nodes have on the patient?
I’m doing some research and have heard that it’s common for mesothelioma, in more advanced stages, to metastasize to the lungs. What symptoms does this cause for the patient?
Thank you in advance.
Whoops, I meant lymph nodes, not lungs. And I am aware what metastasis means, I’m just wondering what metastasis particularly to the lymph nodes [...]
What are the stages of mesothelioma?
Hi. I was exposed to asbestos, silica and hydrofluoric acid fumes on the job for 10 years (20 yrs ago). In 05 I went into respiratory failure. An open lung biopsy turned up pleural Atypical Mesothelial Hyperplasia. The pulmonologists say it is asbestos related but it won’t go any further. [...]
mesothelioma symptoms how do I identify it.?
a colleague of mine said that his father is having some symptoms like chest pain and he is afraid if it is not a mesothelima symptoms though his father as not gone to hospital to verify. pls what are the symptoms of mesothelioma because I know that this is a dangerous disease.
Asbestos Exposure in School….?
Between Kindergarten and 2nd grade (I’m in my 1st yr of college now) I was in a school that had asbestos ceiling panels/insulation as well as those cancer-causing PCB fluorescent lights. Honestly, what are my odds of contracting something nasty like Mesothelioma? Granted, I know the asbestos was undisturbed, but still, what are the odds? [...]
My grandpa has altsimas and asbestos cancer. Should I be worrying? Is he going to live much longer?
He is 64 and he has had back pains. He’s been in hosptial for his altsimas and his back. PLEASE don’t give me "god will take care of him" it doesnt help!
If mesothelioma is present, what is the color of pleural effusion?
My brother had difficulty breathing, pain upon taking deep breath, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite. Thickening and fluid was found on his right pleura. He discribed the fluid as looking like Budweiser—-amber colored and foamy. He also has pleural thickening, all on the right side.I have read the color of the fluid is characteristic [...]