MesotheliomaInfo2day - Treatment Pericardial mesothelioma

Most people diagnosed with this form of mesothelioma are not good candidates for cancer surgery. However, there are rare cases where the cancer is diagnosed early, and surgery can be carried out to remove small, localized pericardial tumors. This type of surgery carries great risk, simply due to the proximity of the heart.

Prognosis for those with pericardial mesothelioma is grim and palliative treatment is usually the only option for people diagnosed with pericardial mesothelioma. This type of treatment is performed to improve a patient's quality of life, and reduce the severity of symptoms caused by the build-up of fluid in the pericardium. Fine needle aspiration may be carried out to remove excess fluid as well. In some cases, radiation therapy may be an option. Unfortunately, the proximity of the heart and lungs make this a risky prospect.

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MesotheliomaInfo2day - Symptoms Of Pericardial Mesothelioma

Pericardial mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer. For this reason, it has been difficult for mesothelioma specialists to develop a set of recognizable symptoms that can be used to help diagnose the disease. An additional problem is that the symptoms of pericardial mesothelioma resemble symptoms of other heart conditions, and this makes the cancer relatively difficult to diagnose quickly. A pericardial mesothelioma diagnosis may require a variety of tests to confirm the presence of cancer.


Most pericardial mesothelioma symptoms are caused by the build-up of fluid and the thickening of pericardial layers. The following symptoms may indicate pericardial mesothelioma.

* Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat
* Chest pain
* Difficulty breathing, even when at rest
* Fever or night sweats

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MesotheliomaInfo2day - Pericardial mesothelioma

Pericardial mesothelioma develops in the pericardium, a membrane made up of mesothelial cells that surrounds the heart and provides protection and support to this organ. The membrane is composed of two different layers - an outer layer called the parietal layer, and an inner layer known as the visceral layer. The parietal layer is part of a larger membrane that lines the entire chest cavity, while the visceral layer is the pericardial membrane that lines the heart.

MesotheliomaInfo2day - Asbestos Exposure & Mesothelioma

Unions across the nation have helped make positive advancements in the rights of workers who were occupationally exposed to asbestos. By joining forces to rally for those who were unknowingly subjected to asbestos, unions provide a strong and unwavering voice to asbestos victims of all ages, occupations, and demographics.

From litigation reform to helping expose asbestos industry cover-ups, unions have and will continue to eradicate the injustice of the corrupt asbestos industry. For more information on this topic, please see our resources on the industries and occupations that share a history of asbestos exposure.

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