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Mesothelioma Basics

» What Is Mesothelioma?

» Mesothelioma Treatment

Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects the

lining around the lungs, heart, and abdominal cavities - called the mesothelium - which is primarily caused by chronic exposure to asbestos or asbestos related products. As asbestos fibers enter the body, either by .......

Each mesothelioma case is considered individually and there is no right or wrong treatment for the disease. What's best for you or your loved one will depend on a number of factors. Diagnostic tools such as x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and biopsies will be used to determine these factors and these tests will assist the doctor and/or oncologist in determining the best treatment for the patient in question. Cancer treatment usually focuses upon destroying ......

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The recognition of asbestos as a dangerous substance is not new. Records show that for centuries, individuals have recognized the hazards of working with or around asbestos. Even as far back as Roman times, historian Pliny the Elder pointed out that slaves who worked in the asbestos mines were always sick or died at a very young age, indicating that asbestos may have been the culprit. Pliny was so sure that asbestos......

Clinical trials are studies of the safety and/or effectiveness of new drugs being tested on humans. For mesothelioma, trials are being conducted to find a better and more effective means of treatment. Anyone interested in participating in a clinical trial should discuss......

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Clinical trials are studies of the safety or effectiveness of new drugs being tested on humans. For mesothelioma, trials are being conducted to find a better and more effective means of treatment. Anyone interested in participating in a clinical trial.......

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