The type of mesothelioma tumors is not like other cancers. They develop in a unique way that explains the difficulty in treating the disease.
Tumors of the pleura and peritoneum
Mesothelioma tumors are not like tumors that form in other cancers. The production of mesothelioma in the lining of the chest and abdomen causes problems in treatment. This is related to the relatively short prognosis of mesothelioma patients, but specialists are constantly developing new treatments for mesothelioma tumors.
Properties of mesothelioma tumors
Development
These tumors develop from the healthy mesothelial cells found in the lining of important organs. Asbestos fibers cause genetic mutations in these cells that cause them to replicate uncontrollably and form a tumor.
Education
Mesothelioma tumors differ from those of other organ tumors as they originate from the lining of the lungs and abdomen. These tumors spread over the surface of the lung or abdominal organs.
Surgery
Currently, surgery is the most effective way to treat mesothelioma tumors. The nature of mesothelioma tumors, however, makes it difficult for physicians to completely remove them. It also makes it more likely that microscopic cells will remain after surgery. [*]
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