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Mesothelioma Information |
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Types of Mesothelioma |
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Mesothelioma Cell Types |
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Mesothelioma Medical |
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Mesothelioma Resources |
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| Types of Materials That Contain Asbestos |
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Thermal Insulation (pipe, block & cement) |
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Fireproofing Acoustical Texture Products |
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Textile and Clothing Products (asbestos gloves, blankets, etc.) |
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Spackling, Patching & Taping Compounds |
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Gasket and Packaging |
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Asbestos-cement Pipe and Sheet Material |
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Ceiling Tiles, Wallboard, Siding and Roofing |
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Friction Materials (Brakes & Clutches) |
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Legal |
| Mesothelioma Resource Articles |
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Today's Pulse Health Center |
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Cancer.org - Treatment Guides for Lung Cancer Patients (PDF) |
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Gene-modified PA1-STK cells
Home to tumor sites in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma |
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Combined Resection, Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy and Whole Abdominal Radiation for the Treatment of Peritoneal Mesothelioma |
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WebMD - Malignant Mesothelioma GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Current Therapy for Mesothelioma
by David J. Sugarbaker, MD, Jose J. Norberto, MD, and Raphael Bueno, MD . |
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PET Imaging of Pleural Mesothelioma
by Hossein Jadvar, MD, PhD., Alan J. Fischman, MD, PhD. |
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Mesothelioma by University of Minnesota Cancer Center |
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Mesothelioma: A Study of 22 Cases
by Judy A. C. King, MD, PhD, J. Allan Tucker, MD, and Song W. Wong, MD, Mobile, Ala. |
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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials
current treatment & experimental treatment trials at the Columbia University. |
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| Mesothelioma Treatment Help Center - Peritoneal Mesothelioma |
Did You Know?
The National Institute of Health in 1978 estimated that eight to eleven million U.S. workers had been exposed to asbestos by that date. In fact, by 1970, it is estimated that some 25 million tons of asbestos were used in the U.S.
The second most common form of mesothelioma cancer is peritoneal mesothelioma. Peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells lining the abdominal cavity. Peritoneal mesothelioma cancer is found in 10% to 20% of the mesothelioma patients and is a rapidly fatal malignancy with a median survival of less than 1 year. The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.
This type of cancer is caused by asbestos and it affects the lining that protects the contents of the abdomen and which also provides a lubricating fluid to enable the organs to move and work properly. Peritoneal mesothelioma involves the abdominal cavity, infiltrating the liver, spleen or the bowel. As with pleural mesothelioma, pain is the most common presenting complaint.
Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms include: abdominal pains and weakness; weight loss; nausea; loss off appetite; abdominal swelling; bowel obstruction. Depending on the location of the tumor, additional problems can be experienced such as breathing problems and severe pains.
Treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma treatment can also vary, and is dependant upon a number of factors. The doctor, once a diagnosis has been made, will make a recommendation based upon details such as: the extent of the cancer and how advanced it is; the patient’s general condition and health; past medical history of the patient; and the patient’s age.
Mesothelioma Treatment Help Center is not designed to provide medical advice or is intended to be for educational use only. The information provided through Mesothelioma Treatment Help Center is not a substitute for professional care and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health problem we can refer you to a mesothelioma doctor or lawyer in your state.
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Mesothelioma Dictionary
of Legal & Medical Terms |
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MESOTHELIOMA Contact |
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The Mesothelioma Treatment Center is a FREE consumer service. We get you in touch with experienced Mesothelioma Lawyers in your state. If you or someone you know is suffering from Mesothelioma symptoms please tell us about your case for a FREE evaluation. An experienced Mesothelioma lawyer will contact you in 24-48 hours.
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