Individuals with a history of extended asbestos exposure are at the highest risk for developing malignant mesothelioma. Even a small exposure to this cancer-causing material can result in malignant mesothelioma. Individuals with pleural mesothelioma may accumulate some fluid between the lung lining and chest cavity. This can be detected through a chest x-ray, as well as CT scans.
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer which affects the mesothelium, a membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs, and which lines the chest. There are several types of mesothelioma: pleural mesothelioma, which affects the chest wall lining and the lungs; peritoneal mesothelioma, which affects the abdomen. By far, the most common form of mesothelioma is pleural mesothelioma, which accounts for up to 75% of all cases of the disease.
Radiotherapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma
There is no evidence that radiotherapy could help to cure or to prolong the survival of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. In 80% of the patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma there is a clear history of occupational or domestic exposure to asbestos. The pleural space around the lung is treated so that no further fluid can collect there. If you have stage 1 mesothelioma, you may have a pleurectomy.
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