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Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the body's internal organs, especially the lungs. Understanding mesothelioma's causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment may raise awareness of the disease.
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
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelial cells, which are present in the covering of the lungs, called the pleura, and the covering of the abdomen, called the Read More
Mesothelioma was discovered and recognized in 1960 when Dr. Wagner described 33 cases of mesothelioma occurring in South Africa. Discover how mesothelioma was finally Read More
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
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
The three forms of mesothelioma include epithelioid mesothelioma, sarcomatoid mesothelioma and biphasic mesothelioma. Understand the differences between these forms with Read More
Mesothelioma spreads throughout the body if it goes untreated after being exposed to asbestos, radiation or certain viruses. Find out why the number of cases is increasing Read More
Preventing mesothelioma involves avoiding exposure to asbestos, radiation and certain viruses. Follow these prevention measures with information from an oncologist in this Read More
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lungs primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Reading this article will teach you how to detect mesothelioma. Read More
A mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that originates from mesothelial cells that line the body cavities. It occurs in the pleura in 90 percent of cases and is usually caused Read More
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
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
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is virtually always caused by exposure to asbestos. Sadly, those who are exposed to asbestos for lengthy periods of time often Read More
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
Personal injury lawsuits have brought a great deal of attention to mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lining of internal organs. Mesothelioma of the lungs Read More
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