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Introduction to Mesothelioma

by Cathy McClellan

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When your loved ones are diagnosed with cancer, it is hard to know where to turn. Read the following guide on information about mesothelioma, treatment options and living with the disease.

  • What Is Mesothelioma?

    Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the mesothelial cells in the lining of the chest cavity and the abdomen, and it is usually associated with exposure to asbestos. Read More

  • About Mesothelioma

    You may have seen an ad on television asking if you suffer from mesothelioma and you now wonder about the disease. Very simply, mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer Read More

  • How Is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?

    According to the American Cancer Society, between 2,000 and 3,000 patients are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma each year. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused Read More

  • What Causes Mesothelioma?

    Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, comprising ofabout 3 percent of all cancer cases. It affects the mesothelium, the membrane that protects organs in the human body. Read More

  • Where Does Mesothelioma Come From?

    Mesothelioma is responsible for 100,000 deaths within the United States each year. Since the 1930's, cases involving this condition have come to light, and medical Read More

  • Facts About Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is a relatively rare disease in the United States because it is primarily caused by extensive exposure to asbestos over time. Learn about this illness with Read More

  • Types of Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is an uncommon form of cancer; there were about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases in 2008 in the USA, according to the American Cancer Society. Most are caused by Read More

  • Does Smoking Cause Mesothelioma?

    Cancer is undoubtedly a frightening diagnosis, and sometimes doctors have difficulty trying to pinpoint what has caused it. In some cases, the finger of fault is pointed at Read More

  • About Death From Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is a very dangerous type of cancer that ends in death within an average of just 2 years after diagnosis. This rare disease inflicts about 2,000 to 3,000 Read More

  • How Many People Get Mesothelioma?

    Around 2,000 people get mesothelioma each year in the United States, but the numbers are also high in Australia and countries in Europe. Understand how people get Read More

  • Mesothelioma Symptoms

    Some symptoms of mesothelioma include shortness of breath, a cough and pressure on the chest. Learn about symptoms of mesothelioma, a form of cancer, from a family practice Read More

  • What Does Asbestos Have to Do With Mesothelioma?

    Mesothelioma is a form of cancer, the only proven cause of which is exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma has a long gestation period, meaning it may not appear until up to 50 Read More

  • How to Prevent Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the mesothelium. Mesothelium is derived from a mesodermal cell layer and functions as a membrane that protectively lines internal Read More

  • New Treatments for Mesothelioma

    New treatments for mesothelioma are constantly being researched, and some of them include surgery, heated chemotherapy and gene therapy. Learn about the various treatment Read More

  • Living With Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that occurs after exposure to absestos, which is a mineral with long, fibrous crystals. Though this cancer is rare, certain occupations can Read More

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