What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, the protective sac that covers and protects most internal organs of the body. The mesothelium has two layers, one, which covers the organ, and a second, which forms a sac around it. The mesothelium has different names depending on the location...more
How did I get it?
The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma results from breathing microscopic asbestos fibers into the lungs. When breathed into the lungs, asbestos tears the lung tissue. The fibers cause the lungs to form scar tissue again...more
Can Mesothelioma be prevented?
If you are doing mesothelioma research even though neither you nor anyone you know has been diagnosed, you are probably wondering what the best way to avoid ever having the disease is. The only way to prevent mesothelioma and avoid...more
How is Mesothelioma diagnosed?
Although it is relatively easy to find mesothelioma information online, mesothelioma itself is not easy to diagnose. A chest x-ray may show a buildup of fluid in the lining around the...more
How is Mesothelioma treated?
For those who are diagnosed with mesothelioma, getting treatment is much more important than filing a mesothelioma claim. Please make sure that your or your loved one is getting proper treatment...more
Can I participate in clinical trials?
Treating mesothelioma depends upon the disease stage, the location of tumors, the patient's age, history and health at time of diagnosis, and many other factors...more