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Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant (cancerous) cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or have been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos, or by home renovation using asbestos cement products. There is no association between mesothelioma and smoking.
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Shortness of breath, cough, and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. More on [ Mesothelioma ]
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Asbestosis and Mesothelioma Cancer Differences - Mesothelioma Cancer News (press release)
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:44:11 -0000
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The clinical trials of mesothelioma - their purpose and benefits - Mesothelioma Cancer News (press release)
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:44:10 -0000
The clinical trials of mesothelioma - their purpose and benefitsMesothelioma Cancer News (press release)The purpose of the clinical trials is to find cures and ways of better treatment of different diseases, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis. ...India needs to allow phase I trials of new drugs developed abroad ...pharmabiz.comall 2 news articles »
Mesothelioma Lawyer News:Vermont asbestos News - Mesothelioma Cancer News (press release)
Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:44:11 -0000
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Some clarifications on mesothelioma study - Tower Timberjay News
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:13:58 -0000
Some clarifications on mesothelioma studyTower Timberjay NewsI am writing to clarify any misunderstanding or misinformation that is out there as a result of last week's mesothelioma study update meeting that the ...Mesothelioma study set to test the effects of taconiteEnvironmental Expert (press release)Minnesota Miners to Participate in Health StudyMesothelioma.comall 3 news articles »
The Law and Mesothelioma - Seeking Alpha
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:47:03 -0000
The Law and MesotheliomaSeeking AlphaThere is a special kind of lawsuit that you can file and it is called Mesothelioma litigation with the help of Mesothelioma Lawyer. ...Automobile Factory Workers Face an Increased Probability for CancerMesothelioma WebOn the Fourth of July, Veterans Deserve More than Just KudosTransWorldNews (press release)all 3 news articles »
Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality—United States, 1999-2005 - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:10:57 -0000
Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality—United States, 1999-2005Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal cancer primarily associated with exposure to asbestos. The latency period between first exposure to asbestos and clinical ...and more »
Alliance for Lung Cancer: Mesolthelioma Essentials - Information, resources and support from a non-profit organization.
Meta Description: [ Mesothelioma Essentials offers information, support, and resources to those dealing
with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer that forms in the linings of the lungs, chest, abdomen, and the organs
contained in those areas. ]
Cancer Help - News and information about the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma from this UK foundation.
Meta Description: [ This section of CancerHelp UK tells you about mesothelioma. It includes symptoms and causes of mesotheliona, tests and treatment, living with mesothelioma and current research. ]
CenterWatch - Listing of mesothelioma clinical research trials throughout the U.S.
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General Practice Notebook: Pleural Mesothelioma - Clinically-oriented information.
NCI: Malignant Mesothelioma - Array of information resources for lay and professional viewers. Includes causes, prevention, genetics, treatment options and clinical trials.
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