My pleural mesothelioma cancer padlet by broo6571 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of Made with a quick smile en-us 2017-12-07 18:01:59 UTC 2025-11-27 16:49:44 UTC hello@padlet.com What is this cancer? broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214256569 Pleural Mesothelioma]]> 2017-12-07 18:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214256569 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214257002 Rare type of cancer that develops by inhaling asbestos fibers which then get lodged into the cells located in the outer lining of the lungs and inner linings of the chest cavities.]]> 2017-12-07 18:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214257002 What are Asbestos? broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214261222 Highly toxic minerals insulator that is normally mixed with cloth, paper, cement, plastic and other materials.]]> 2017-12-07 18:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214261222 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214262854 2017-12-07 18:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214262854 Risk Factors: broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214264305 Being exposed to asbestos minerals.
Sources of exposure -
- Asbestos mines and processing plants
- Industrial worksites
- Shipyards
- Military services
- Active asbestos mines
- naturally occuring deposits]]> 2017-12-07 18:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/214264305 Symptoms: broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215199153
  • Pain in the side of the chest or lower back
  • Shortness of breath
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Excessive sweating
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss (without trying)
  • Trouble swallowing (feeling like food gets stuck)
  • Fluid in lungs (pleural effusion)
  • Swelling of the face and arms

    • ]]>     2017-12-11 19:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215199153     Early Detection? broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215199793 In the earliest stages of Pleural Mesothelioma signs of disease are nonexsistant.]]> 2017-12-11 19:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215199793 Diagnosis: broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215589404 A series of test's are done to cancel out other diseases/ forms of cancer. First is to perform one or more of the following scans (x-ray, MRI, CT, PET) in order to identify tumors]]> 2017-12-12 19:39:14 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215589404 2nd STEP broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215590868 If a tumor is detected, blood tests would take place to look for specific bio makers (high levels of specific substance in blood)]]> 2017-12-12 19:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215590868 3rd STEP broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215591595 If the tests show signs of possible Mesothelioma the diagnosis would need to be verified through a biopsy.]]> 2017-12-12 19:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215591595 Latency Period: broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215593502 Gap between first exposure to asbestos and appearance of symptoms.

    Males latency period:
    47.9 years old

    Female latency period:
    53.5 years old

    ]]>     2017-12-12 19:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215593502     broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215596783 2017-12-12 19:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/215596783 At home prevention tips: broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216019908
  • Attic insulation
  • Roof shingles and tar
  • Drywall and drywall glue
  • Floor tiles
  • Popcorn ceilings
  • Joint compounds
  • Wrapping on pipes and electrical wires

    • ]]>     2017-12-14 00:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216019908     broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020262 Doing the following things help prevent mesothelioma by lowering the risk of exposure to asbestos fibers in homes and work environments]]> 2017-12-14 01:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020262 Prevention at work: broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020500
  • Perform air monitoring and keep records
  • Complete regular assessments of asbestos risks
  • Communicate asbestos hazards to workers
  • Use proper work practices and controls to limit exposures
  • Offer respiratory protection if exposure limits are exceeded
  • Provide asbestos awareness training
  • Provide medical surveillance to workers exposed to asbestos

    • ]]>     2017-12-14 01:04:30 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020500     Treatment: broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020784 All forms of Mesothelioma are treated using a combination of three different types of therapy called surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.]]> 2017-12-14 01:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020784 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020919 The surgery performed is called Cytorduction surgery and serves the purpose of removing as many cells as possible.]]> 2017-12-14 01:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216020919 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021072 Chemotherapy is a combination of drugs that are put into the blood stream to kill remaining tumor cells.]]> 2017-12-14 01:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021072 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021164 Radiation is large amounts of targeted radiation in order to shrink remaining tumors.]]> 2017-12-14 01:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021164 FUN FACTS broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021581 2017-12-14 01:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021581 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021681 Mesothelioma can begin forming in four different places (lungs,heart,abdomen, vagina)]]> 2017-12-14 01:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021681 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021921 Roughly 2,497 people have died from Mesothelioma in the United States.]]> 2017-12-14 01:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216021921 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022103 Women have an extra 8.5% chance of surviving with Mesothelioma after five years then men]]> 2017-12-14 01:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022103 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022341 Studies show that the chance of survival is 4.7% higher then white people]]> 2017-12-14 01:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022341 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022577 70-90% of people with Mesothelioma are diagnosed with Pleural(lungs) Mesothelioma]]> 2017-12-14 01:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022577 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022748 There are 2,000-3,000 cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed each year]]> 2017-12-14 01:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022748 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022801 Men have a 4.6% chance higher to get Mesothelioma than women]]> 2017-12-14 01:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022801 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022944 The National Institute of Health(NIH) estimates that 11 million people had Mesothelioma between the years 1940-1978]]> 2017-12-14 01:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216022944 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023200 2017-12-14 01:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023200 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023308 2017-12-14 01:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023308 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023451 2017-12-14 01:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023451 broo6571 https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023587 2017-12-14 01:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/broo6571/dv3syt18h6of/wish/216023587