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MESOTHELIOMA COMMON QUESTIONS
What is Mesothelioma?
The National Cancer Institute states that: "Malignant mesothelioma,
a rare form of cancer, is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells
are found in the sac lining the chest (the pleura), the lining of the
abdominal cavity (the peritoneum) or the lining around the heart (the
pericardium)."
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What is peritoneal mesothelioma?
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the abdominal
cavity. This form of cancer makes up approximately one-fifth to one-third
of the total number of mesothelioma cases diagnosed. More on peritoneal
mesothelioma. And the various types of mesothelioma.
How do you get Mesothelioma?
Most people with malignant mesothelioma have worked on jobs where
they breathed asbestos. Others have been exposed to asbestos in a household
environment, often without knowing it. More about the different ways in
which people have been exposed to asbestos.
How much exposure does it take to get the disease?
An exposure of as little as one or two months can result in mesothelioma
30 or 40 years later. Mesothelioma cause.
How long does it take after exposure for the disease to show
up?
People exposed in the 1940s, 50s, 60s, and 70s are now being
diagnosed with mesothelioma because of the long latency period of asbestos
disease.
What is the prognosis for mesothelioma?
Like most cancers, the prognosis for this disease often depends
on how early it is diagnosed and how aggressively it is treated. Click
on Treatment Options to find out more about traditional
and new approaches.
Is there any promising research or are there promising drugs
for mesothelioma?
Research is being conducted at various cancer centers all over
the United States as well as by pharmaceutical companies. To find more
about these studies, click on Clinical Trials.
To read abstracts of the latest journal articles on mesothelioma research
and to access these articles, click on Medical Journal
Articles; or Mesothelioma News for news articles.
A recent study of Alimta showed patients living
much longer with Alitma than other chemotherapy drugs.
Where can I find information on living with mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma Aid
is a good website for resource for families dealing with mesothelioma.
It includes advice and referrals to other resources for coping with cancer,
caregiving, financial challenges, and support groups. Alternatively, contact
us here at Mesothelioma Web for help finding resouces for living with
this disease.
What kinds of other resources are available for people with mesothelioma?
There are numerous cancer web sites, some specific to mesothelioma.
Because they are often difficult to locate, we have listed some relevant
medical sites under Leading Cancer Links. We are
always on the lookout for more so check our site often.
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