Basal Cell Carcinoma can also be called mesothelioma
People who get Basal Cell Carcinoma can also experience symptoms that may not be similar to those of Mesothelioma. In fact, some people with Basal Cell Carcinoma are never diagnosed. This is because they are misdiagnosed and because of lack of awareness about this condition.
The main symptoms of these two cell cancers are same but they may come about at different times. Patients who already had a previous history of Mesothelioma have a higher risk of getting a new Basal Cell Carcinoma somewhere else in their body or even in another part of their body. Basal Cell Carcinoma is often very slow-growing and the symptoms may occur at any age.
Patients who had prior history of these two cell cancers are much more prone to getting a new tumor, especially one on the lung and other parts of the body. The only way to protect against this type of disease is early diagnosis and proper treatment.
Symptoms: The most common of these symptoms is chest pain and discomfort that often radiate up to the neck. This is followed by nausea and vomiting. Some patients have abdominal pain and vomiting.
This type of cancer is usually detected through X-rays. However, sometimes there are other tests that can confirm the diagnosis. The doctors will conduct tests such as the CT scan or MRI to check for growths or nodules that may be present. Some of the tests involve checking bone marrow, blood cells and lymphocytes to determine the type of cancer and also how it affects the patient.
Sometimes tumors may be found outside of the lungs or even the bladder. It is important to know if you have had surgery that involves the area. Sometimes a lump may become noticeable and there may be no pain during urination or while having sex.
Treatment Options: There are two major types of treatment for this type of cancer. Surgery: this type of surgery is often used for patients who are suffering from other types of cancer or those who have had their tumors removed.
Chemotherapy: this form of chemotherapy is used to treat the tumor
Chemotherapy has many side effects such as vomiting, loss of appetite, hair loss and bone marrow problems. It is used to fight cancerous tumors that are outside of the lung, bones and bone marrow. Chemotherapy is not effective against the spread of the cancer to the brain and kidneys.
Radiation Therapy: This is used for patients who have had tumors removed in the chest. Radiation therapy is not used to treat tumors that occur inside the lung or bladder. The therapy causes damage to the cancer cells and the surrounding tissues.
Chemotherapy is not always successful. In fact, it may lead to the increase of cancer cells within the tumor, resulting in a recurrence of the cancer. It can also cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and fatigue.
Radiation Therapy: radiation therapy is used to destroy the cancer and stop its spread to other parts of the body. It may also damage nearby normal tissue, causing further damage to the cancer.
The radiation therapy may be given over several treatments. In some cases the number of sessions may vary according to the stage of the cancer. In most cases, it may be necessary for several treatments.
Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy usually takes several months to complete. The longer it is used, the more effective it becomes. It is very effective in treating the cancer. For patients with advanced stages of this type of cancer, chemotherapy is often combined with surgery.