Palliative Care for Mesothelioma Patients
One of the most criticalfunctions of the body without which no organ or system can survive is breathing. A rare but lethal form of lung cancer is mesothelioma. It is an illness that invades the mesothelial cells present within the pleura – a double-layered membranous covering around the lungs. It protectscritical organs of the respiratory system and facilitates breathing by easing expansion and contraction. While research is still ongoing to find a definitivecurebehind this deadly ailment, scientists believe that hereditary, environmental,and lifestyle factors come into play. Studies have also demonstrated a strong linkbetweenmesothelioma and occupational asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a mineral commonly utilized in construction to make brakes, shingles, ceiling, roofing, and insulating covers. When disintegrated, it formstinyfibers that can accumulate within various criticalorgans of the respiratorytract. This buildup releases toxins that cause irritation and trigger mutations withi