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There are seven different types of mesothelioma.  These seven types are: abdominal, chyrostile peritoneal, malignant, pericardial, pleural, epithelial malignant, and cystic mesothelioma.  Abdominal mesothelioma is also known as peritoneal mesothelioma.  This type of mesothelioma affects the tissue in the abdominal cavity.  Chryostile peritoneal mesothelioma is a form of mesothelioma caused by the inhalation and subsequent lodging of asbestos fibers within the abdominal cavity.  Malignant mesothelioma occurs as a tumor in the lining of the lungs and chest cavity and the tumors can spread quickly to other areas in the body.  Pericardial mesothelioma affects the tissue layers surrounding the heart and, as with most variations of mesothelioma, is quite rare.  Pleural mesothelioma affects the tissue surrounding the lungs.  Epithelial malignant mesothelioma is a form of mesothelioma that affects the tissue membrane surrounding the organs.  Epithelial malignant mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma there is.  Cystic mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma that occurs by cysts being lined with a layer of mesothelial cells.  Cystic mesothelioma is benign and one who is diagnosed with this, generally young females, can usually have a normal life expectancy.  Treatment of each form of mesothelioma varies due to the variance in affected areas.  For most forms there is usually not a long life expectancy after diagnosis.  Generally life expexctancy can range from 6 to 18 months depending on the severity of the condition at diagnosis.  Surgery is not always necessary as a treatment.  Treatment can range from chemotherapy to surgery, to a cocktail of medicines.

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Mesothelioma can be latent for up to forty years.  If you were exposed to asbestos in the 60s it is possible to not show symptoms of Mesothelioma until the 1990s.  It is this fact that makes it so important to be in tune with your own health and understand your symptoms.  Many of those diagnosed with Mesothelioma die within 18 months of the diagnosis.  How can you tell if you have been in contact with asbestos?  Your employer must notify you if you are working in an area where asbestos may be present, as well as supply you with the proper equipment to prevent dangerous exposure.  If there is any doubt you should contact previous employers if you suspect that you worked at a site where you may have been exposed to asbestos.  Although there is no cure for mesothelioma, there are methods of treatment and the earlier it is detected the better your chances are of containing it.  Treatment includes radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and even surgery depending n the severity the condition.  This means that medical bills can skyrocket quickly.  If you believe that your mesothelioma was contracted while working under unsafe work conditions be sure to notify your employer to file a claim.  You have rights and if your employer balked on their duty to provide a safe work environment they should be held responsible. People who have been unknowingly exposed to asbestos have the right to compensation and should not have to bear the burden of steep medical bills on top of suffering from mesothelioma.

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