Mesothelioma is a cancer to occupational exposure to asbestos or asbestos which is the scientific name, asbestos was used for insulation in construction work,in manufacturing industries and thermal cooling in the shipyards for the insulation of vessels in the manufacture of materials such as cement, cement, friction materials, disc brakes and drum brakes, clutch linings Car, as protection against heat and burns, gloves, aprons in foundries, in steel, in flooring, in textiles, etc. … It should be noted that the spraying with asbestos is banned in France since 1977.

Note that since the Decree 96-1133, 24/12/1996, the déflocage buildings, houses, etc. … is mandatory. Asbestos is translated into fine particles that float in the air can be inhaled or swallowed. Professionals and companies now conduct places or asbestos is present.

Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the lungs, including the pleura, the abdominal cavity including the peritoneal cavity, which often produces metastases to lymph nodes and viscera. the heart with the pericardium, mesothelioma attack is the envelope of these organs.

Asbestos must know is a mineral fiber. Mesothelioma is three times more common among men than among women, by the profession that was exercised. Mesothelioma is recognized as an occupational disease, supported by the Primary Social Security Cases where the relationship with asbestos is medically characterized. The control too recent exhibition will not avert the next decade the increase in the number of cases worldwide. What are the signs of cancer from asbestos?

First, shortness of breath dyspnea and chest pain indicate disease, pleural effusion, pulmonary fibrosis, clubbing, nails become bomber, pleurisy. This cancer is confirmed by the analysis in the sputum of asbestos particles, by chest radiography and biopsy. The first signs appear at about 30-40 years after asbestos exposure. Early signs, mesothelioma, can benefit from surgery that removes most of the tumor. When this stage is exceeded, radiation therapy, can limit the spread of the disease. Chemotherapy has only modest efficacy and has a palliative effect.

Pemetrexed in combination with cisplatin is the standard treatment of cancer from asbestos. Pleural Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor, an extremely aggressive, with asbestos is the major etiological factor to date, it is a certainty. Currently in France and abroad, numerous trials are pending, the state of asbestos litigation and mesothelioma lawsuits occur against these companies, having employed the workers and staff at the time unaware of the dangers and risks of asbestos. Individuals and organizations fighting for fair compensation for those infected. Mesothelioma or asbestos cancer, seems you will become the disease of this century with other cancers and AIDS.

Unfortunately, there is no way for you to discover during the examination of suspected asbestos material. They have a professional asbestos inspector, prepared to come to your home, carefully cut or sent to a laboratory for analysis of asbestos.

To cut a sample of asbestos, you have to make sure that you can not inhale microscopic fibers that broke and floated in the air. It respiration in these fibers that make such damage the lungs. To cut correctly and safely apply the sample, wearing masks and gloves. Spray a mixture of water and detergent in a suspicious substance, cut a small example, in A, securing a sealed container and sent to a licensed asbestos laboratory.

If you really have asbestos in your home can be a good idea to him. Sometimes, you may be able to leave the house for not damaging the spread of asbestos and carcinogenic particles in the air look. You can choose to repair or remove asbestos. This increase is usually cheaper than removal, because the asbestos is treated with a sealant, or coated with a protective cover so as not to publish the deadly fibers. Complete abolition usually more expensive than repair, but does not provide mental belief that there is really missing