Mesothelioma information, resources, and advice for families affected by mesothelioma.
What is Mesothelioma?
Learn more about what mesothelioma is, where it comes from, and how to determine which direction to take if you have symptoms.
Mesothelioma Treatment and Care
Treatment for mesothelioma usually depends on the stage at which it’s detected as well as the type of mesothelioma diagnosed.
Mesothelioma Attorneys
A mesothelioma attorney can help with access to over $32 billion in funds set aside specifically for victims of mesothelioma and their families.
Get a free mesothelioma guide with resources to help find a mesothelioma specialist, information on treatments, clinical trials and resources to help with medical expenses.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which affects about 3,000 Americans every year. The disease, which attacks the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart, can usually be linked to past exposure to asbestos. Prognosis typically depends on the stage at which the cancer is detected and the type of mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma most commonly develops in the lining of the lungs. This is known as pleural mesothelioma.
The second most common type of mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdomen and is known as peritoneal mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma can also occur in the lining of the heart, known as pericardial mesothelioma.
Although rare, mesothelioma can occur in the lining of the testicles, known as testicular mesothelioma.
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Symptoms of mesothelioma are very similar to other types of lung-related diseases and can be difficult to diagnose.
These may include severe chest, hip or back pain, difficulty breathing and fluid in the lungs. Early symptoms of mesothelioma can be so subtle that they are often mistaken for everyday aches and pains
New clinical trials and other cutting-edge treatments continue to emerge.
The best way to be sure you are getting the most up-to-date mesothelioma treatment is by choosing your care team from among doctors and other medical professionals who specialize in mesothelioma treatment.
A patient may have several doctors treating different aspects of mesothelioma, including one or more specialists in such areas as oncology, thoracic surgery, and pulmonology.
View a list of U.S. physicians, by state, who can treat all types of mesothelioma.
Clinical trials are research studies in which a patient agrees to receive treatment using new approaches which are tested for safety and effectiveness.
Participation in clinical trials helps doctors discover and improve ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat mesothelioma.
The news of you, a loved one, or anyone being diagnosed with mesothelioma is devastating, to say the least, as there is still no known cure.
Early stage mesothelioma patients often share the same hope as modern medicine evolves and more effective treatments are found.
The majority of mesothelioma patients do not survive beyond one or two years after their diagnosis, mostly due to being diagnosed after mesothelioma has reached advanced stages.
There have been major improvements, however, in both traditional and non-traditional treatments
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The type of mesothelioma treatment you receive will depend on your diagnosis, stage, mesothelioma type and your overall health. The most common treatment types for mesothelioma are surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Typically, the traditional treatment for mesothelioma relies upon most of the same methods doctors use to fight most other forms of lung cancer. Because mesothelioma typically occurs many years after the patient’s initial exposure to asbestos, it is often hard to diagnose.
Today more and more doctors are accepting the fact that non-traditional treatments for mesothelioma may be useful, often in combination with traditional treatments. The aggressive nature of mesothelioma has both doctors and patients alike testing every available option.
A patient may have several doctors treating different aspects of mesothelioma, including one or more specialists in such areas as oncology, thoracic surgery, and pulmonology.
View a list of U.S. physicians, by state, who can treat all types of mesothelioma.
Choosing your care team for mesothelioma treatment may seem like a difficult challenge.
Every patient deserves medical professionals with the proper training and experience. Furthermore, a care with whom the patient is comfortable with is an important factor as well.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that progresses rapidly once it’s diagnosed. As scientists struggle to find ways to better treat this still-fatal condition, they are at least finding ways to add time to people’s lives. But early detection is critical to being able to take advantage of newer approaches.
One of the most difficult tasks for anyone dealing with advanced mesothelioma will be putting their affairs in order and making end-of-life decisions.
These choices often affect loved ones as well. In doing so, however, a patient can relieve much of stress and increase the quality of life.
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Mesothelioma victims may be eligible for compensation toward medical bills, lost wages and other financial burdens through a plethora of legal avenues. A qualified, experienced mesothelioma attorney can help facilitate the financial help you deserve.
An attorney can help with access to over $32 billion in funds set aside specifically for victims of mesothelioma and their families. Often, cases are settled out of court and handled on a contingency basis, with no upfront costs to the attorneys handling the case.
There are a variety of compensation types for veterans and their families. Compensation may come from trust funds set aside for mesothelioma victims, settlements or trial verdicts.
For veterans, there are additional avenues for seeking compensation through the V.A.
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