Mesothelioma Causation, Mesothelioma Treatment

Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). This summary is about malignant mesothelioma of the pleura. More…

There are several physicians including surgeons, surgical oncologists and oncologists who have experience in diagnosing and treating mesothelioma. More...

MESOTHELIOMA CAUSATION
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that has been mined for centuries. Several different types of asbestos exist such as “white asbestos” or chrysotile, "brown absestos" or amosite, and “blue asbestos” or riebeckite . Learn more on the risks of asbestos, early detection, the tragic story of Libby, Montana, the disease epidemic and learn about chrysotile asbestos. More...

Click here to view an excellent video on how asbestos fibers enter the human body. Video courtesy of Laurie Kazan-Allen founder of British Asbestos Newsletter and IBAS (International Ban Asbestos Secretariat).

MESOTHELIOMA DIAGNOSIS
Diagnosing mesothelioma can be difficult. Mesothelioma is often diagnosed as a lung cancer or initially as pneumonia. There are several tests which a physician may have the patient undergo. More…

Depending on several factors, including cell type, staging, and previous health conditions, a recently diagnosed mesothelioma patient may have several choices with regards to treatment options, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy. There also may be several active clinical trials seeking candidates. More…

MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENT CENTERS
Looking for treatment centers in California or along the West Coast or elsewhere in the U.S.A.? More...

MESOTHELIOMA PATIENT CARE
Nutrition tips, diet choices, locating financial assistance, handling stress and protecting victim's rights! More...