Site Map
- Mesothelioma Center home page - about the mesothelioma center and what we do
- Maligant Mesothelioma
- Malignant Mesothelioma - a description of what mesothelioma is, they different types of mesothelioma (pleural and peritoneal), and where to get more information on the subject.
- Pleural mesothelioma - the most common type of malignant mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs (known as the pleura).
- Peritoneal mesothelioma - malignant peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen, or peritoneum.
- Mesothilioma - common misspellings of mesothelioma.
- Asbestos - What is asbestos?
- Materials that contain asbestos - the many types of materials that may contain asbestos, amounts contained.
- More asbestos-containing products - a general list of products that have been manufactured with asbestos.
- Asbestos Related Lung Cancer - not all cancers caused by asbestos are mesotheliomas.
- Asbestosis - although benign, asbestosis is a chronic and debilitating disease resulting from asbestos exposure. (Pleural: asbestoses.)
- Mesothelioma Diagnosis & Symptoms
- Mesothelioma Symptoms - a description of some of the warning signs of mesothelioma.
- Mesothelioma Diagnosis - diagnosing mesothelioma is often very difficult, but an early diagnosis is crucial to effective treatment. This section deals with how mesothelioma is diagnosed and the types of test which might be performed. New methods used in diagnosing mesothelioma are also highlighted.
- Treatment Options - descriptions of the various treatment options including surgical treatments (like EPP), chemotherapy, gene therapy and more.
- Mesothelioma Gene Therapy - treating mesothelioma by correcting the genes that allow a cancerous tumor to grow.
- About Gene Therapy - what are genes, what is gene therapy, and how does gene therapy work? Learn the basics of gene therapy.
- Gene Therapy for Cancer and Mesothelioma - learn more about how gene therapy is used to treat cancer and mesothelioma in particular. Read about the success enjoyed by the first person to receive gene therapy for mesothelioma.
- Mesothelioma Gene Therapy Trials, Articles, & Abstracts - information about recent advancements in gene therapy, review news articles, and reference gene therapy clinical trial information.
- Gene Therapy Clinical Trials - a brief list of gene therapy clinical trials for mesothelioma and related cancer sufferers.
- Gene Therapy Glossary - antigens and vector viruses got you tongue-tied? If you're unclear about a term's meaning or just want a little clarification, this glossary will help you understand the terminology of gene therapy.
- Clinical Trials - a listing of mesothelioma clinical trials grouped into categories for easier searching.
- More Clinical Trial Resources - resources for those in search of mesothelioma clinical trials.
- Malignant Mesothelioma - a description of what mesothelioma is, they different types of mesothelioma (pleural and peritoneal), and where to get more information on the subject.
- Hope & Help
- Mesothelioma Support
- Mesothelioma Diagnosis: dealing with the diagnosis - resources for those diagnosed with mesothelioma and those who love them.
- Building a Support Network - support is a very important ingredient in treatment; these resources provide insight into creating and being involved in a support network.
- Support Groups - many national and local support groups are available to people diagnosed with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases; find support in your area, or connect online!
- Deciding on Treatment - making decisions about which treatment options to pursue can be tricky, these resources will help you weigh your options, and even keep track of appointments, treatments, and side effects.
- Handling Practical Matters - many times mesothelioma has brought people into their doctor's office who never been there before. Dealing with the health care system, insurance and financial issues, and just the day to day activities of life now that cancer has been thrown into the equation can be difficult.
- Sharing Hope - read others' stories of hope and survival, and perhaps share your own!
- Mesothelioma Support
- Info & Resources
- Common Questions - answers to the most commonly asked questions about mesothelioma and asbestos exposure.
- News - staying abreast of the latest developments relating to mesothelioma, asbestos-related diseases, and asbestos.
- Web Resources - an online library of information and inspiration
- Mesothelioma Doctors & Specialists - a brief directory of mesothelioma doctors and specialists including contact information.
- Mesothelioma Doctor Map - a US map with markers indicating the location of specialists
- Contact
- Contact Us - get in touch with The Mesothelioma Center!
