- Malignant Mesothelioma.

Malignant Mesothelioma.

Def:-

It is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs,known as the mesothelium.

(CXR demonstrating Mesothelioma of left lower lung)

Sites:-

• Pleura. (is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70% of cases).
• Peritoneum.
• The pericardium (1).
• The tunica vaginalis.

- Meosthelioma Symptoms.

Meosthelioma Symptoms

Dr. Michael Milano explains what mesothelioma is and its symptoms..

- Asbestos Lung Cancer.

Asbestos Lung Cancer.

Dr. Michael Milano explains how lung cancer can be caused by asbestos exposure.

- TNM Staging of Renal cell carcinoma (illustrated).

TNM Staging of Renal cell carcinoma.

Primary tumor (T):-

T0: No evidence of primary tumor
T1: Tumor 7 cm or less in the largest dimension, Tumor is confined to the kidney (i.e no penetration through the capsule).

- Mesothelioma Treatment Options.

Mesothelioma Treatment Options.

Dr. Michael Milano, consulting oncologist, discusses the various treatment options available to an asbestos cancer patient..

- What are the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma?

What are the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma?

Mary Hesdorffer, MS, APRN, nurse practitioner with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation discusses the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma.

- What is mesothelioma?

What is mesothelioma?

Mary Hesdorffer, MS, APRN, nurse practitioner at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation explains mesothelioma.