Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer. In Mesothelioma Cancer, the malignant/cancerous cells are found in the Mesothelium, the membrane that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. In Mesothelioma, the cells of the Mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control and or order. The cells can invade nearby tissues and organs. The cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body. There are two main types of Mesothelioma, pleural and peritoneal.
In the United States, more than 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed. Mesothelioma Cancer occurs more often in men, but this cancer can occur in either man or women. Diagnosing Mesothelioma is not easy. The symptoms of Mesothelioma are similar to other conditions. The diagnosis of Mesothelioma can be confirmed by a Biopsy. In a Biopsy, a surgeon obtains a sample of tissue to be examined under a microscope by a Pathologist.
Paul Kraus was diagnosed with Mesothelioma Cancer in June 1997. At that time, he was only given a few months to live. However, he did not give up, and he researched therapies for Mesothelioma and learned about cancer treatments with his family. He managed to stayed alive twelve years later. Paul Kraus wrote a book, Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide. In the book, he explains what he did to survive his Mesothelioma Cancer.
