Mesothelioma
The Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the asbestos-related cancer malignant mesothelioma—also known as asbestos cancer—or from asbestos-related lung cancer, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.
What is Mesothelioma?
A rare and aggressive maligancy, mesothelioma is cancer affecting the lining that surrounds various organs and cavities within the body. Mesothelioma gets its name from this lining, which is called the mesothelium.
This lining exists in several places in the body, but tumors are most commonly found in the pleura (the mesothelial lining of the lungs and chest) and the abdomen. Pleural mesothelioma accounts for most cases of mesothelioma, about two thirds of all diagnosed cases. Abdominal or peritoneal mesothelioma makes up most of the remaining third (pericardial mesothelioma, affecting the lining of the heart, is an exceedingly rare variation).
Perhaps the most striking about mesothelioma, which kills more than 3000 people each year, is that is considered almost wholly preventable. Mesothelioma is almost always directly linked to asbestos exposure. Because of this, mesothelioma is often refered to as "asbestos cancer," however, mesothelioma is no the only cancer caused by asbestos. Lung cancer is also caused by asbestos exposure.
More on Mesothelioma:
- Find out more about malignant mesothelioma, and the various types (pleural and peritoneal) of mesothelioma.
- Learn about the symptoms of mesothelioma. Be sure to let your physician know about any prior asbestos exposure, as the symptoms are not unique.
- Diagnosing mesothelioma can be very difficult, and cases of mesothelioma misdiagnosed are not uncommon.
- Although serious, there is hope in a variety of treatment options for mesothelioma. Many new and novel treatments are currently being tested in mesothelioma clinical trials.
While "meso" (as it is sometimes called) is one of the most aggressive cancers, strides are constantly being made in combating this deadly disease. We encourage you to bookmark this site and return for the latest news and resources important to those suffering from mesothelioma and their families.
Asbestos & Mesothelioma News
- April 20, 2010 - MolMed starts Phase III trial of NGR-hTNF in mesothelioma
- April 13, 2010 - microRNAs Shown To Have Powerful Potential as Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers In A Variety Of Cancer Indications
- March 26, 2010 - ADAO Praises Senate for Passage of Sixth Annual Resolution that Establishes “National Asbestos Awareness Week”
- March 26, 2010 - Bionomics To Initiate BNC105 Phase II Trial In Mesothelioma Patients
- March 15, 2010 - New NCCN Guidelines™ for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Presented at Annual Conference
- February 24, 2010 - Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Funds Eight New Research Projects to Advance Critically-Needed Mesothelioma Treatments
- February 18, 2010 - Joint Study by Rosetta Genomics and NYU Langone Medical Center Identifies Single microRNA Biomarker for Prognosis of Mesothelioma Patients
- January 29, 2010 - ADAO’s Sixth Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference: April 9 – 11, Chicago
- December 18, 2009 - Asbestos and Other Hazards Removed from Walpole, Mass. Superfund Site
- December 14, 2009 - Milestone in the Quest for Better Mesothelioma Treatments: Department of Defense Begins to Address Service-Related Asbestos Cancer; Mesothelioma Foundation Sees Thousand-Fold Return on Its Research and Advocacy Investments
- [see mesothelioma news archives]
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