Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma are often confused to be the same disease. Mesothelioma is a rare disease when compare to Lung cancer. According to Official sources the occurrence of Lung Cancer is 65 times more than Mesothelioma cases.
Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma – How are they different?
1. Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is considered as a diffuse malignancy. Mesothelioma affects lungs, heart and abdominal cavity. It is mainly caused due to the intake of asbestos particles. These particles come in contact with the Mesothelium cells. This will result in their abnormal growth. These cells outlive other cells causing the formation of tumors. Mesothelioma can spread to other parts of the body through or lymphatic system or blood stream. Surgical resection of Mesothelioma is difficult.
2. Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma normally starts in the Pleura, which is the outer lining of the lung. Lung cancer originates from the inner lung. Mesothelioma results in interlock tumors. They do not have clear boundaries. Lung cancer is characterized by individual tumors with clear boundaries. This makes it less dangerous than Mesothelioma. Complete removal of all visible malignant tissues is possible. In its advanced stages, lung cancer is as deadly as Mesothelioma. Smoking considered as a leading factor to Lung cancer. 9 out of 10 cases of Lung cancer is due to smoking.
3. Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma – Classification
Lung Cancer
• Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)
• Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Mesothelioma
• Pleural Mesothelioma
• Peritoneal Mesothelioma
• Pericardial Mesothelioma
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