Mesothelioma is a potential killer illness which mankind is facing these days. The malignancy which is commonly known as mesothelioma disease is due to the inhalation of asbestos fibers for prolonged period. In many cases, the patients don't survive for more than 2 years after diagnosis. The symptoms of the disease appear extraordinarily late making it impossible for a timely detection and productive treatment.

Asbestos, a widely used mineral in industries, is very toxic. The floating fibers, once inhaled, settle in the mesothelium, which is a protective membrane that sheaths the cavities of our vital organs. These particles make the cells of the lining to divide without any order and the excess fluid formed due to this thickens the sidewalls of the organs, thereby impairing their proper functioning.

Mesothelioma disease is classified into three according to the areas of our body they occur. While the pleural mesothelioma affects the lung cavities, the peritoneal kind targets the abdominal cavities. The pericardial, which is the most potent among these, attacks the cavities of the heart.

At the present time, there is no complete cure for mesothelioma disease. But life span can be increased a little further with traditional therapies like surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. The late diagnosis due to the delayed appearance of symptoms greatly influences the treatment procedure from being cent percent effective. In most of the cases the symptoms appear as the cancer reaches the final stages. If the diagnosis happens early, by any means there is possibility that the disease can be removed and the patient enjoys a healthy long life.

Hence continual check ups are a must for those who have had exposure to asbestos at any point of time. To play safe, the family members should also go for that. The common signs of mesothelioma disease are respiring Problems, cough, fever and so on. But the sorry state of affairs is that all the cancer centers are not well equipped to treat the disease. It is important for the patient to pick a doctor who is an expert in the sector of mesothelioma treatment. This would help in early diagnosis and better treatment to enhance the probabilities of a cure.