Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with exposure to asbestos

Mesothelioma is a cancer associated with exposure to asbestos. Once a realatively obscure disease that meant little to the general public, mesothelioma is now known to be among the most aggressive and difficult to treat tumors oncologists yet have encountered.

The disease most often affects men between the ages of 50 and 70

Statistics show that, because of their work history, the disease most often affects men between the ages of 50 and 70 who were employed in an asbestos-laden environment before asbesto regulations were imposed in the late 1970s. Though women still have a much lower frequency of the disease, cases of second-hand exposure to asbestos has prompted more diagnoses among women, especially those whose male family members worked with asbestos.

Diagnosing mesothelioma

Diagnosing mesothelioma in its early stages can be a challenge even for the most experienced oncologists. Also referred to as asbestos cancer, this rare and aggressive disease is directly related to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs, heart and abdominal cavity.

Medical professionals and research scientists

Medical professionals and research scientists, however, are constantly exploring new ways to combat the disease. For example, doctors know that some combinations of chemotherapy drugs work better than others and tests developed to ascertain earlier diagnosis of the disease or to monitor those most at risk have arrived on the scene.

Medical professionals and research scientists

Medical professionals and research scientists, however, are constantly exploring new ways to combat the disease. For example, doctors know that some combinations of chemotherapy drugs work better than others and tests developed to ascertain earlier diagnosis of the disease or to monitor those most at risk have arrived on the scene.

The reason someone develops mesothelioma

The reason someone develops mesothelioma is usually the lack of proper protection offered to those who worked with asbestos. Though the dangerous properties of asbestos and asbestos products have been evident for decades, many employers neglected to protect their workers from inhaling asbestos while on the job.

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(HealthDay News) -- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that occurs when the muscle at the base of the esophagus allows fluids from the stomach to rise into the esophagus.

The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse lists these common symptoms of GERD:

A burning sensation, known as heartburn, in the chest or upper abdominal area.A frequent dry cough.Symptoms of asthma.Difficulty swallowing.Tasting food or fluid from the stomach at the back of the mouth, called acid reflux.Acid reflux that occurs more than twice a week.

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