Mesothelioma Center - Towson, MD
Towson Oncologist Doctors for MesotheliomaType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer. Specialty: Oncology (Medical) Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Towson * Maryland Oncology Towson PA  Maryland Oncology Towson PA  Maryland Oncology Towson PA  Maryland Oncology Towson PA  William Sharfman MD  Sinai Hospital Cancer Institute  Baltimore Oncology & Hematology  Sinai Hospital Cancer Institute  Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins  John Hopkins Hospital Pediatric Primary Care  John Hopkins Hospital Pediatric Primary Care  JHH Urology  David S Ettinger MD  Rosalyn Juergens MD  Stuart Grossman MD & Jaishri Blakely MD  Rosalyn Juergens MD  Rosalyn Juergens MD  Mercy Medical Center  Mercy Medical Center  Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins  Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins  John Fetting MD  Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center  University of Maryland Pulmonary & Critical Care  Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins  National Institute on Aging Research Lab  Harbor Hospital  Harbor Hospital  Chesapeake Oncology & Hematology Associates  Chesapeake Oncology & Hematology Associates  Chesapeake Oncology & Hematology Associates  Chesapeake Oncology & Hematology Associates  Chesapeake Oncology & Hematology Associates  Annapolis Oncology Center  Cancer Care Center of Frederick & Mt. Airy  Cancer Care Center of Frederick & Mount Airy  Cancer Care Center of Frederick & Mount Airy  Cancer Care Center of Frederick & Mount Airy  Cancer Care Center of Frederick & Mount Airy  Drs Barr & Schwartz MD  National Institutes of Health Cancer & Prevention  National Cancer Institute  Carolyn B Hendricks MD PA & Rebecca D Kaltman MD  Frederick Pearson Smith MD  Eastern Shore Oncology PC Towson, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
2012-06-03
2012-06-16
2012-06-16
2012-06-17
2012-07-21
2012-07-28
2012-09-01
2012-10-13
2012-10-28
MesotheliomaRead the Mesothelioma article » What is mesothelioma?Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer (malignancy) that most frequently arises from the cells lining the sacs of the chest (the pleura) or the abdomen (the peritoneum). Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form, often presenting with symptoms in the chest area. Peritoneal mesothelioma is much less common. This can effect the organs in the abdomen, and its symptoms are related to this area of the body, that is, abdominal swelling, nausea, vomiting, and bowel obstruction. The rarest form of mesothelioma is pericardial mesothelioma, which involves the sac surrounding the heart. There are two major cell types of mesothelioma, epithelial and sarcomatoid. Sometimes both of these cell types can be present. The sarcomatoid type is rarer and occurs in only about 15% of cases; it portends a poorer prognosis. In very rare cases, mesothelioma can originate from benign, non-malignant cells. This so-called benign mesothelioma can be cured surgically.
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?Most people present with complaints of shortness of breath. They also can have complaints of chest pain. Surprisingly, this pain is often not pleuritic; that is, it does not get worse with deep breathing. This is surprising in that the pleura (outer surface of the lung) is often involved in this disease, and most other diseases involving the pleura are often associated with pleuritic pain (pain that worsens with deep breathing). Patients may also be asymptomatic, with the disease discovered by physical exam or an abnormal chest X-ray. As the disease progresses, shortness of breath increases, and weight loss, decreased appetite, and night sweats can develop. Local invasion by the tumor can result in changing of voice, loss of function of the diaphragm, and symptoms specific to the area and involvement of adjacent structures.
What causes mesothelioma?Most peo... Recommended Reading Related to MesotheliomaRisk factorsDoctors often cannot explain why one person develops cancer and another does not. But research shows that certain risk factors increase the chance that a person will develop cancer. These are the most common risk factors for cancer:
Many of these risk factors can be avoided. Others, such as family history, cannot be avoided. People can help protect themselves by staying away from known risk factors whenever possible. If you think you may be at risk for cancer, you should discuss this concern with your doctor. You may want to ask about reducing your risk and about a sch... Other Related Mesothelioma ArticlesEmergency Contact for Towson
Nearby Towson Hospitals *St Joseph Medical Center Greater Baltimore Medical Center Sheppard Pratt Health System Good Samaritan Hospital of Maryland Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital Union Memorial Hospital Kennedy Krieger Institute Maryland General Hospital Johns Hopkins Hospital Mercy Medical Center Franklin Square Hospital Center Baltimore VA Medical Center University of Maryland Medical Center Bon Secours Baltimore Health System University Specialty Hospital Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Kernan Hospital Saint Agnes Hospital Northwest Hospital Harbor Hospital Center Spring Grove Hospital Center Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Baltimore Washington Medical Center Springfield Hospital Center Howard County General Hospital Carroll Hospital Center Laurel Regional Hospital Anne Arundel Medical Center Harford Memorial Hospital Montgomery General Hospital Perry Point VA Medical Center Upper Shore Community Mental Health Center Chester River Hospital Center Doctors Community Hospital Hanover Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Mesothelioma by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
8 articles-
Cancer Risk Factors
- Though it's difficult to say why some people develop cancer while others don't, research shows that certain risk factors increase a person's odds of developing cancer. These risk factors include growing older, family history of cancer, diet, alcohol and tobacco use, and exposure to sunlight, ionizing radiation, certain chemicals, and some viruses and bacteria.
-
Lung Cancer
- Lung cancer kills more men and women than any other form of cancer. Eight out of 10 lung cancers are due to tobacco smoke. Lung cancers are classified as either small cell or non-small cell cancers.
-
Lung Anatomy
- The lungs are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and the blood. Eliminating carbon dioxide from the blood is important, because as it builds up in the blood, headaches, drowsiness, coma, and eventually death may occur. The air we breathe in (inhalation) is warmed, humidified, and cleaned by the nose and the lungs.
-
Asbestos
- Asbestos exposure lung disease is divided into three main types, asbestosis (lung scarring caused by asbestos fibers), disease of the lining of the lung (pleural plaques, scarring, or fluid accumulation), and lung cancer. Mesothelioma is cancer of the lining of the lung caused by asbestos exposure. Cancers of the larynx, throat, kidney, esophagus, and gallbladder have been linked to asbestos exposure. Treatment is dependant upon the type of condition related to asbestos exposure.
-
Cancer
- Cancer is a disease caused by an abnormal growth of cells, also called malignancy. It is a group of 100 different diseases, and is not contagious. Cancer can be treated through chemotherapy, a treatment of drugs that destroy cancer cells.
-
Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
- Pleurisy, an inflammation of the lining around the lungs, is associated with sharp chest pain upon breathing in. Cough, chest tenderness, and shortness of breath are other symptoms associated with pleurisy. Pleurisy pain can be managed with pain medication and by external splinting of the chest wall.
-
Chest Pain
- Chest pain is a common complaint by a patient in the ER. Causes of chest pain include broken or bruised ribs, pleurisy, pneumothorax, shingles, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, angina, heart attack, costochondritis, pericarditis, aorta or aortic dissection, and reflux esophagitis. Diagnosis and treatment of chest pain depends upon the cause and clinical presentation of the patient's chest pain.
-
Pleural Effusion
- Pleural effusion is an excess fluid between the two membranes that envelop the lungs. There are two classifications of causes of pleural effusion; transudate and exudate. The treatment of pleural effusion depends on the cause.
-
Cancer Risk Factors
-
Medications
0 articles -
Procedures & Tests
5 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
2 articles -
Health News
1 articles -
Health Features
1 articles
