Malignant mesothelioma
is a form of asbestos cancer that that affects more men than women. This is not
because women are less genetically pre-dispose to the disease, but historically,
it is due to the fact that men were more prone to asbestos at place of work,
which put them in contact with dangerous asbestos that might cause harm to the
body. Thus, mesothelioma diseases are also diagnosed in women.
Several research and studies has stated that
women who likely develop mesothelioma are more likely to have peritoneal
mesothelioma, the abdominal form of the disease.
HOW
WOMEN DEVELOP MESOTHELIOMA
During the era of the world war two, many women were part of
the work force which led to direct exposure to asbestos in factories, shipyards
and other areas where they contributed to the war efforts. Many of these women
who develop mesothelioma were said to be victims of second-hand mesothelioma,
maybe because there was no direct exposure to asbestos, but were subject to
exposure by an indirect means. Scientist also stated that most of these women
developed mesothelioma often from their husbands or fathers whom works in areas
where asbestos are been used, it could be by inhaling it on his work clothes,
or washing the clothes of men exposed to asbestos.
In treating of mesothelioma in
women, there are three methods which are highly recommended, they are:
radiation, chemotherapy and sugery. For more on treating of mesothelioma it can
be found on our blog.
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