Understanding Mesothelioma Flashcards
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Which imaging test is most commonly used to initially detect mesothelioma?
Answer: Chest X-ray or CT scan
Chest X-rays and CT scans are the first-line imaging tools used to detect signs of mesothelioma.
What procedure provides the definitive diagnosis of mesothelioma?
Answer: Tissue biopsy
A tissue biopsy is required to confirm a mesothelioma diagnosis by examining cancer cells under a microscope.
Which cell type of mesothelioma has the best prognosis?
Answer: Epithelioid
Epithelioid mesothelioma responds better to treatment and carries a more favorable prognosis than other cell types.
What does 'Stage IV' mesothelioma indicate?
Answer: The cancer has spread to distant organs
Stage IV mesothelioma means the cancer has metastasized to distant organs, making curative treatment very difficult.
What is 'para-occupational' asbestos exposure?
Answer: Exposure brought home on a worker's clothing
Para-occupational (or secondary) exposure occurs when asbestos fibers are carried home on a worker's clothing, affecting family members.
Which federal agency regulates asbestos exposure limits in US workplaces?
Answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) sets and enforces permissible asbestos exposure limits for US workers.