Mesothelioma Cancer is a form of Cancer that is predominantly caused by an overexposure to fibrous minerals known as Asbestos. The fibrous material in Asbestos can be very dangerous when breathed in, and can cause Mesothelioma Cancer amongst other health issues to humans. The area of the body that is affected by Asbestos is called the Mesothelium, which is a protective lining that wraps itself around most of the important internal organs of the human body. Mesothelioma Cancer can occur in many places within the body, but it is most common near or around the areas of the lungs and the abdominal area.
If you have worked in areas of Asbestos, or live with someone who has, you have a higher chance of inhaling these dangerous fibres and getting Mesothelioma Cancer. In most cases, it takes many many years for people to show signs of Mesothelioma Cancer in the body. This can sometimes show up after 30-40 years.
Litigation due to Asbestos poisoning is very common, and is amongst the longest running and most expensive in US History. Litigation claims are expected to rise in the near future, as more cases come to light.
Many large rewards have been handed out in these Mesothelioma Litigation cases, but they are handled on a Case by Case basis. In order to get a better understanding of any litigation claim, it is best to speak to one of the multitude of Mesothelioma Specialist Lawyers in your area that can help with specific questions on the matter.
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Lung cancer – Mesothelioma? Do you know much about it?I have been lucky, and have not had to deal with the nastiness of cancer. My grandpa has Mesothelioma, the cancer from asbestos. He has been in Stage 4 for the past 3 years and has defied all of the odds. They originally only gave him a couple months to a year to live, but Chemo has worked wonders. He just had a scan and the results showed it has increased in size significantly, so the last round of Chemo didn't work. This has caused his ability to breathe to decrease, and the changed his Chemo. He had his treatment with the new stuff on Friday, and they rushed him to the hospital today because of his inability to breathe.
My question is are these signs of the beginning of the end? I know this form of cancer will eventually suffocate him, and he does have a living will, so oxygen is the only form of assistance he will receive. How long will oxygen help? I am very saddened by all of this and would hate to see him suffer for long like this. He is a good man and doesn't deserve to die like this. Do your organs shut down due to lack of oxygen? Anyone with experience with Mesothelioma or that knows about this and can give me some insight, I'd appreciate any details no matter how graphic. I just want to know what to expect.
Don't go into all of the herbs and stuff you can take to beat cancer. We know he is dying and cannot beat this. I really appreciate the thought though.
I know they cannot tell us when he will die, but I feel so helpless. Thanks for the link, but I have read everything out there about this and really was hoping to find someone who knows about this type of cancer first hand.
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wow you graduated med school?
It would cause an avenue tor the cancer to spread to other areas of the body. This is a highly lethal disease. Less than 10% survive 5 years.
The ONLY treatment I've ever seen work (and work often!) is the Immuno Augmentive Therapy (IAT) Clinic in Freeport Grand Bahamas. They are run by British and Bahamian medical doctors, and are in my opinion by far the best alternative cancer treatment center in the world.
For some reason, their treatment (small injections you take several times a day containing immune system proteins) works especially well with mesothelioma, and they are well known for treating it, and often get referrels from Stateside and British MD.s.
Visit their website at either…
I would like to try and help you if I can.
Are you sure that the doctor said that it was mesothelioma? and he did not say that he was doing the biopsy to check for mesothelioma?
Or have you definitely had the biopsy results and they have confirmed mesothelioma?
As pleural effusion can be caused by other conditions as well as mesothelioma.
You must be feeling very afraid and confused – you may email me with more details if you like.
Kind regards,
Ann.
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Dear Raviela I am NOT a doctor, but I do know cancer, all types including Mesothelioma, and i will be honest where most doctors will not be….
Based on what you are telling me here, it is time to call in Hospice since the chemotherapy is not doing anything and this cancer is spreading… There is nothing that can be done and Celebrex in NOT for lung cancer especially Mesothelioma… Also, the radiogrequency ablation will NOT help your husband since his cancer is SO VERY FAR ADVANCED…..
The way to help him now is to call in Hospice, stop all treatments, let Hospice keep him as pain-free and comfortable as possible… It is almost inhumane to keep hoping for a cure when for this type and stage of his cancer, there is NO CURE….
You did not mention here anything about where he use to work, did he work or live in an environment where asbestos was prominent etc…. I would also contact a good attorney who will handle a Mesothelioma law suit for you if you husband worked around asbestos etc…. Asbestos is the MAJOR cause of Mesothelioma in patients with this type of lung cancer….
You can refer to this blog which show you a articles and videos of Mesothelioma and Texas Mesothelioma Lawyers
http://the-cancer-mesothelioma.blogspot.com/2009/05/blog-post.html
Mesothelioma article:
http://the-cancer-mesothelioma.blogspot.com/
Texas Mesothelioma
http://the-cancer-mesothelioma.blogspot.com/2009/05/texas-mesothelioma-lawyer-asbestos.html
Try the links in http://www.hot8sites.com/lawyer/mesothelioma-lawyers-helping-the-mesothelioma-v.html
Good luck on finding anything that even comes close to working . . if there were alternatives that worked than everyone would be using them . . since no one ever comes forward to provide documented scientific proof that alternatives did any good at all (notice they just want you to always 'believe and take it on their word . .or worse the 'evidence is fabricated' . . why would you bother. But if you truly insist than at least check with legitimate places that are actually trying to 'prove' one way or the other if these treatments are worth the time and effort.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Med
http://nccam.nih.gov/
Memorial Sloan Kettering: Integrative Med
http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/1979.cfm
MD Anderson Cancer Center: Complementary/Integrative Medicine Education Resources
http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/resources-for-professionals/clinical-tools-and-resources/cimer/index.html
Always ask for documented scientific evidence for any type of treatment . . if someone is unwilling to provide it than be very suspicious.
I understand where you are coming from. You just want the facts not someone to try to make you feel better (as if that is possible at this point). Although I deal with cancer everyday I really don’t know the answer to your question and honestly his oncologist would know the answer specifically to your grandfather better than anyone. However, I am on my way to a tumor board now and will ask one of the oncologist when I’m there and edit my answer when I return.
EDIT: According to one of my oncologists most often death is due to heart failure.
Now for the rest of your question., there is a small chance the new chemo may help pull him out of this for awhile, but it is more likely this is the beginning of the end. You will know when he loses weight, sleeps more, tires easily, coloring changes, gets confused and he doesn’t want to eat or drink much.
You may want to look into hospice so that when you and your family are ready, you have a plan. They help the entire family not just the patient and they are wonderful people. I am very sorry you and your grandfather have to go through this. May God bless both of you.