Mesothelioma lung cancer is usually associated with asbestos exposure.In fact there are many other risk factors that cause mesothelioma cancer.One of them is the erionite.Erionite is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral that belongs to a group of minerals called zeolites.Zeolites are hydrated aluminosilicates of the alkaline and alkaline-earth metals.Erionite was used in the past as a noble metal-impregnated catalyst in a hydrocarbon-cracking process.It was studied for use in fertilizers and to control odors in livestock production, because of its ability to selectively adsorb molecules from air or liquids.In many countries erionite blocks were used (and may be are still used) as building material or in stucco pastes and whitewash.Erionite was mentioned for the first time as a mesothelioma lung cancer risk factor in 1975, when Turkish government presented a study that uncovered a high incidence of a rare malignant mesothelioma in lung tissues of people in certain small villages in the Cappadocia area in Turkey's central mountainous region.In two small villages the mesothelioma lung cancer accounted for 43% of the deaths during 23 years period of study.Erionite fibers were found in biopsies of lungs of the mesothelioma cancer afflicted people.Comparing this to a 9.7% rate of death from this disease among asbestos insulation installers shows how anomalous this condition was.Further studies showed erionite causes similar diseases in laboratory animals.When researchers at Mt.Sinai Hospital injected rats with the same dosage of erionite that they used for asbestos, the rats didn't live long enough to get mesothelioma cancer.At a much-reduced dose, the rats did get cancer.Erionite is probably the most toxic known mineral - a milligram of fibers in the lungs is lethal.Today erionite is considered so hazardous that the EPA requires any one who intends to manufacture, import or process any article containing erionite to notify the E.P.A.90 days in advance.This gives the EPA a chance to review, limit or prohibit that activity.Erionite is no longer mined or marketed for commercial purposes.Although other natural zeolites have many commercial uses (pet litter, soil conditioners, animal feed, waste-water treatment, gas absorbents, etc.) So potential occupational exposure to erionite occurs during the production and mining of other zeolites.And there are questions..Are there other mineralogical hazards like erionite and asbestos?Should we expected mesothelioma lung cancer increases not only from asbestos exposure after another 20 - 30 years?

The set of silicate minerals which is commercially used for their desirable physical properties is known as Asbestos.The word asbestos comes from the ancient Greek meaning "unquenchable" or "inextinguishable".The term asbestos is traceable to Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder's manuscript Natural History, and his use of the term asbestinon, meaning "unquenchable".Asbestos became increasingly popular among manufacturers and builders in the late 19th century because of its sound absorption, average tensile strength, its resistance to fire, heat, electrical and chemical damage, and affordability.It was used in such applications as electrical insulation for hot plate wiring and in building insulation.When asbestos is used for its resistance to fire or heat, the fibers are often mixed with cement (resulting in fiber cement) or woven into fabric or mats.Breathing in asbestos fibers can cause asbestos, pleural disease, lung cancer and mesothelioma.The risk of contracting these diseases increases with the number of fibers inhaled and the risk of lung cancer from inhaling asbestos fibers is also greater if you smoke.The symptoms of these diseases do not usually appear until about 20 to 30 years after the first exposure to asbestos.Where to find asbestos.Some of areas in your home where you may find asbestos include..Eaves, soffits, gutters and rainwater fall pipes.Fire blankets.Garage and shed roofs.Linings for walls, ceilings and doors.Insulation panels in some storage heaters.Bath panels.Central heating flues.Loose asbestos packing between floors and in partition walls.Floor tiles.How to remove asbestos.If you find asbestos in your environment then you have two options first, you can remove it by yourself and second you can hire the expert for it.If you are going to do it by yourself then u need following precautions.Wear a dust mask specifically approved for asbestos.Wear a disposable overall.Keep other people away from the working area.Wet the material well with water containing a little washing up liquid; check that there is no potential for contact with electricity first.Always remove whole sheets or components; do not break them up.Place any loose or small items in strong plastic labeled bags and seal.Clean up all dust with a damp cloth and then seal it in a plastic bag whilst damp.Do not use a domestic vacuum cleaner as dust may pass through the filter.All asbestos waste should be double bagged or double wrapped in heavy duty plastic.If you have removed asbestos from your home yourself, it will need to be disposed of separately from your normal household waste.

Commonly, because lung cancer symptoms do not manifest in the early stage of the disease, treating it will be a big problem especially when detection happens when cancer metastases or secondary cancer cells already developed in the other organs of the body.Much research work has been dedicated to find out the first symptoms of lung cancer.Extensive research works conducted at Mesothelioma research clinics have uncovered some symptoms of lung cancer closely linked with the disease.The main three symptoms to lung cancer that should not be ignored are shortness of breath, pain when breathing or coughing, and existence of a persistent cough, especially if it is accompanied by expectoration of sputum streaked with blood.Additionally, loss of appetite, fatigue, unusual losses of weight are three symptoms, which are indicative of lung cancer.The website further deals with the symptoms that can indicate and help identify the formulation of the preliminary stages of the disease (though difficult to be detected) so that adequate measures can be taken at the earliest possible opportunity.Stage IV with extensive lymph node involvement or cancer that has spread to other organs, hen treated with chemotherapy and palliative care to reduce symptoms and increase comfort has a one-year survival rate.Mesothelioma.Erionite fibers were found in biopsies of lungs of the mesothelioma cancer afflicted people.The third type of mesothelioma is called biphasic, it is a combination of the other two types and consists of 20-35% of all cases.In fact, Mesothelioma research news states that the period of the onset of Mesothelioma cancer could be from 10 to 60 years from the time of exposure to asbestos.It is said that mesothelioma is linked to lung cancer and it is a good idea to get the help that is deserved when someone feels like they have been diagnosed because of the work that they did for a living.The term mesothelioma is used to describe a cancer tumor, which involves the mesothelial cells of an organ; this is usually the lungs, heart, or the abdominal organs.Mesothelioma cancer is caused by exposure to carcinogens such as asbestos.Most cancers are caused by external stimuli and mesothelioma is no different.Exposure.The time between exposure and development of cancer ranges from 15 to 30 years.Your risk increases by 30 percent from daily exposure to second-hand smoke.Second-hand smoke. Exposure to second-hand smoke has been shown to be a definite risk factor.Although rarely discussed, exposure to toxic fumes in the workplace or environmental toxins in the air contribute to a significant number of deaths from lung cancer.For example, occupational exposure to diesel motor emissions, asbestos, and paint was found to be significantly correlated with an increased risk of lung cancer.Although changes in the lung begin almost immediately upon exposure to carcinogens, lung cancer takes years to develop.Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly type of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos or asbestos-containing products.People who get lung cancer from asbestos exposure usually get it from work or from living in an older home.Factors that may protect people from lung cancer are not smoking, avoiding second hand smoke, a diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruit, and limiting exposure to potential carcinogens in the environment such as radon.Asbestos.Imagine a building with asbestos insulation torn apart and exposing all that insulation, well now you can see the problem.Lung Cancer is affiliated with Asbestos Exposure.People working in industries which involve extensive use of asbestos and other chemical substances/fumes are also at a greater risk of lung cancer.There are no reported cases of mesothelioma in people who were not exposed to asbestos either in the workplace or through their environment.Because asbestos related diseases take decades to form, early detection is critical for proper treatment.However, exposure to asbestos presents an added urgency for routine appointments.

Asbestos has been shown to cause a host of health problems for those who inhale it.As such, it starts off as a respiratory disease.Unfortunately, it can develop well beyond that.This evolution has caused a massive amount of confusion to the point that two results, Mesothelioma and lung cancer, are often used interchangeably when they should not be.Asbestos exposure can often lead to cancer in the person exposed if the fibers of the mineral in question are breathed into the lungs.Any form of cancer is simply bad news.That being said, there are different types and each comes with its own issues, treatments and potential outcomes.With asbestos exposure, the two most common forms of cancer are Mesothelioma and lung cancer.They are distinct health problems.Let's take a closer look.Lung cancer obviously impacts the condition of your lungs.Lungs are the biomechanism we use when breathing.They introduce oxygen into our body and expel carbon dioxide and other minor gases like nitrogen.Breathing in air from the environment can be hazardous.In the case of asbestos, we can breathe in tiny fibers of minerals in asbestos forms.Once in our lungs, they are very hard to get out.Slowly, they can cause damage to the structure of the lung material.Scarring, known as asbestosis, and tumors can occur.The tumors can grow and are known as lung cancer.There are various forms of lung cancer, and that discussion is beyond the scope of this article.Mesothelioma is often talked about as though it is a form of lung cancer.It is not.To understand this form of cancer, one has to first understand what the mesothelium is.The mesothelium is with us from birth.It is a layer of cells that lines the internal organs and areas of the body.It lines the lungs.It lines the abdomen.It lines areas of the heart.The purpose of the mesothelium is much like oil in a car engine - it acts as a lubricating surface that allows the organs in the body to move without friction.Without the mesothelium, bending over would be difficult and probably a very painful proposition.Mesothelioma is a cancer that occurs in this lining.It is caused by asbestos being inhaled into the lungs.From their, the asbestos fibers are absorbed into the body.How exactly they get into the mesothelium is unknown, but they clearly due.Mesothelioma can spread throughout the entire body core or remain in a particular area.If caught very early, treatment options exist.If caught late, it is rarely survived.So, how do Mesothelioma and lung cancer get confused when it comes to asbestos exposure? Well, Mesothelioma often occurs in the mesothelium lining around the lungs.Although not technically lung cancer, once can see how the two would get confused.Still, it is important to remember that each is unique and calls for different treatments.