The Various Stages of Mesothelioma
December 3, 2009 by Tucker
Mesothelioma is a sort of lung cancer that’s caused solely by exposure to asbestos. Doctors typically divide the progression of cancer into 4 stages based mostly on how far the carcinoma has spread. The 4 mesothelioma stages are as follows :
Stage I
In Stage I, the mesothelioma is confined to the side of the body. At this time, it is typically limited to the pleura. The two pleura form a membrane that surrounds the lung, and are divided by a layer of lubricating liquid. Mesothelioma in the pleura causes them to make more of this fluid than they want.
On rare occasions, Stage I mesothelioma may involve the lung itself, the pericardium ( the membrane that surrounds the heart ), or the diaphragm ( the muscle that separates the stomach from the chest ).
Stage II
In stage II, the mesothelioma has spread. It now involves the chest wall, the esophagus ( which connects the mouth to the stomach ), or the heart. It may affect the pleura on both sides of the body. It may also have an effect on the chest’s lymph nodes ( part of the immune system that works to clear out foreign particles ).
Stage III
In stage III, the mesothelioma has spread further. It is now outside the diaphragm and in the peritoneum ( the surface that surrounds the intestinal hole ). It might also affect lymph nodes outside of the chest.
Stage IV
In the last of the mesothelioma stages, the tumor has gone through metastasis, that is, it has gone thru the blood vessels to spread to the organs far away from the chest and stomach.
Symptoms caused by mesothelioma rely on where it has spread to. If it is limited to a lung ( as is typical of early mesothelioma stages ), it may cause dry coughing and loss of breath. If it has spread to the peritoneum, it can cause fever, swelling, and bowel or urinary issues. In the final stages, it can cause trouble swallowing, sudden weight reduction, or puking blood.swallowing, sudden weight loss, or vomiting blood.
*Please note: Information in this article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should consult a physician in all matters relating to your health.
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Its just mucus build up in your lungs try using mucinex and read that package before buying to make sure it safe for you that works like a charm after a couple days hope this helps
It's a start. keep at it.
It doesn't sound too serious, as she is eating, is active and hasn't been sick. However, she might need further tests at the vets. Keep an eye on her, and take her to the vets and say the problem isn't any better.
Good luck. I hoe she feels better soon.
i gave it a try.
stop all that dry coughing dammit!
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