Overview of General Mesothelioma Resources

What Is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that is becoming more and more common. Affecting the mesothelial cells that make up the mesothelium – the outer lining that protects the body’s major organs such as the heart, stomach, and lungs... Read More About it here!
Mesothelioma And Asbestos

The cause of a number of ailments and diseases, including the deadly cancer mesothelioma, asbestos has actually been in use for centuries. The name asbestos was given to this mineral by the Ancient Greeks.... Read More About it here!
Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos is responsible for a number of side effects, which can cause anything from discomfort to death. Asbestosis and pleural plaques can result from exposure to asbestos, and more notably so can mesothelioma, a deadly cancer that can take many decades to develop but only a matter of months from the onset of symptoms to kill... Read More About it here!
Malignant Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos. A form of cancer, this disease can affect the sac lining, the chest or the abdomen. An unusual aspect about this disease is that it does not manifest itself for years following the asbestos exposure – in fact, the average manifestation time is 35-40 years later, and in some cases even 50 years later... Read More About it here!
The Three Types Of Mesothelioma

The result of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma comes in three forms: pleural mesothelioma; peritoneal mesothelioma; and pericardial mesothelioma. All three types have a variety of associated symptoms... Read More About it here!
The Symptoms Of Mesothelioma

The long latency period attached to mesothelioma means that the symptoms of this disease can take many years to manifest, making both diagnosis and effective treatment very difficult. And even when the symptoms do... Read More About it here!

Diagnosing Mesothelioma

The diagnosis of mesothelioma is not always easy. Many doctors are still unfamiliar with the symptoms which could be put down to a number of other, more common diseases. Timely diagnosis of mesothelioma is particularly difficult... Read More About it here!
Mesothelioma Treatments

With new clinical trials being introduced on a regular basis, there are a variety of treatments being used on mesothelioma. The treatment used is dependent upon a variety of factors, including the extent of the disease, the age and medical... Read More About it here!
Mesothelioma Research

Mesothelioma is a disease that is still very hard to recognize, difficult to diagnose and virtually impossible to treat effectively. It is known that the disease is asbestos related and that there is a long latency period before symptoms become... Read More About it here!
Mesothelioma Tests & Diagnosis

There are several tests that doctors can run to determine if a patient has a mesothelioma diagnosis. These mesothelioma tests vary in terms of intrusion into the body and accuracy. Read More About it here!
Alternative Medicine Options For Mesothelioma Patients

It can be very difficult for patients attempting to deal with a mesothelioma diagnosis. Traditional treatments can be very expensive and can be taxing on the patient's body. Further, many patients are not considered candidates for some of the more extreme procedures. Many patients faced with these obstacles seek alternative medicine to help them in their battle with mesothelioma. Read More About it here!
Treatment Options For Mesothelioma Patients

Patients of mesothelioma are often overwhelmed with information immediately following a diagnosis. For many patients, they are not able to research the available mesothelioma treatments prior to speaking with an oncologist. Our feeling is that knowledge is power. Read More About it here!
Mesothelioma Clinical Trials

Mesothelioma clinical trials are a continual process, with experts and medical professionals working hard to try and find an effective, long-term treatment for victims of this deadly cancer. Read More About it here!
Mesothelioma Foundations & Charitable Donations

These organizations exist to help the victims of mesothelioma as well as work towards one day eliminating the disease – or at least making it non-terminal. Read More About it here!
United States Cancer Centers

The United States now has a number of cancer centers that are dedicated to finding an effective treatment for mesothelioma and other types of cancer. These cancer centers concentrate their efforts on research, trials, treatment, education, and support, giving cancer patients help for today and hope for the future. Read More About it here!

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