Mesothelioma Cancer

Mesothelioma cancer is a cancer of the lungs and abdomen caused by asbestos exposure (mesothelioma cancer is sometimes called asbestos cancer). Industrial workers, such as those in shipyards, factories, and power plants were widely exposed to asbestos on the job throughout the 20th century. Despite asbestos companies awareness that the material was hazardous, very few workers knew of the dangers of asbestos exposure and have since contracted mesothelioma cancer.

This is an online resource created with the needs of mesothelioma patients in mind and includes help finding:

• Mesothelioma Clinical Trials:
  Clinical studies testing the safety and effectiveness of new drugs on humans are called clinical trials. Mesothelioma clinical trials are done in order to develop and study new treatment for mesothelioma.


• Mesothelioma Doctors
  Malignant mesothelioma cancer is rare, though there are a growing number of cancer specialists who are experts in diagnosing and treating the disease. A patient is usually referred to a mesothelioma specialist after the family doctor or oncologist suspects asbestos cancer.


• Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
  Because asbestos related lung cancers are rare diseases, many patients look for treatment from a team of specialists at a mesothelioma treatment center. Treatment centers for mesothelioma disease may be found within a hospital or operate independently.

If you have further questions or would like more information about asbestos cancer or malignant mesothelioma, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Information

This site is meant to serve as a portal for getting answers to your important questions regarding mesothelioma. The following are answers to a few frequently asked questions regarding mesothelioma.

What is Mesothelioma? Caused by asbestos it is a rare terminal cancer found in the linings of the heart, lungs, and abdomen. It is caused by exposure to asbestos.

When do Symptoms Appear? Symptoms are normally latent in individuals for years and typically take up to several decades to appear.

What are the Stages of Mesothelioma? There are various staging systems for Mesothelioma, and many stages may occur before the cancer is recognized. The most serious is when the cancer has metastasized (spread to the organs and blood stream).

How is Mesothelioma Treated? Most commonly treated with radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery. See also Cyberknife as a treatment option.

More Information on Mesothelioma

These are just a few of the basic questions people have about mesothelioma. More information can be found on various pages within this site, as well as published resources. The National Cancer Institute and other agencies publish more extensive information for the public. Also, a wealth of information can be found regarding victim's rights, legal compensation, medical and financial assistance for those affected.