Mesothelioma - When A Bit of Fortune Can Keep It From Being A Brutal Diagnosis

Posted: Nov 23, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

Not all forms of Mesothelioma are deadly. You can be diagnosed with benign Mesothelioma. If you are, consider yourself one very lucky person.

There are many different technical types of tumors we can find in our bodies. That being said, there are two classifications most of us are really worried about – malignant and benign. Malignant is a tumor that is highly cancerous and usually has started to spread. This is very, very bad. A benign tumor is usually a non-cancerous growth that has not spread. This is, obviously, very, very good.

Is there such a thing as "benign Mesothelioma"? Yes and no. In my opinion, there is not, but others would disagree. When it comes to Mesothelioma, the term "benign" is used to refer more towards a timing issue than anything. It simply means that the tumor in question has been found early on in its development. This is vitally important, because this form of cancer is actually slow growing. If you can catch it very early, surgery and chemotherapy can usually take care of it.

Now comes the twist.

How does your doctor find early development Mesothelioma tumors? There are two primary ways. The first is pure luck. Sorry, but it is true. You might complain of pain in your stomach that suggests a peptic ulcer. While getting an ultrasound, your doctor notices a tumor and off you go. The other method is through pain. The trunk of the body is very compact. A tumor, even a very small one, in just the right spot can cause pain. Most of us go see a doctor to find out what the pain is and, ta da, the tumor is discovered.

So, can you breathe easy once a benign Mesothelioma tumor is removed? No! The tumor is an indication you have been exposed to asbestos. A single asbestos fiber can cause cancer. You need to get a full workup to check for any other problems. Then you need to do it again at regular intervals for the rest of your life. Remember, Mesothelioma is extremely hard to find. This is true even when doctors know to be looking for it.

Is there such a thing as a benign Mesothelioma tumor? It is a matter of debate, but one you really shouldn't care too much about. As with any cancer, the key is to find the tumors as soon as possible and get them taken out and treated.

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