Malignant Mesothelioma - develops from Asbestos exposure
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Malignant Mesothelioma - develops from Asbestos exposure
Patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma who have been treated with radiation may be at an increased risk for malignant mesothelioma.
Although malignant mesothelioma is relatively uncommon, previous research indicated it may be associated with radiation exposure.
Results of several recent epidemiological studies showed that radiation for lymphoma may be linked with an increased risk for malignant mesothelioma. However, these studies involved only a small number of patients and the results needed to be confirmed in larger studies.
For this study, the researchers examined risk for malignant mesothelioma in 2,567 patients who had reached at least five-year survival after treatment for Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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Malignant Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that develops from Asbestos exposure. The fibers then lodge in the body and cause malignant cancer cells to develop in the lining of the abdomen, lungs or heart. Symptoms for malignant Mesothelioma may not present themselves for decades. If you may have been exposed to Asbestos in the past, it is vital to inform your doctor.
