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Treatment of Mesothelioma by Stage
American Cancer Society — Many patients with stage I pleural mesothelioma have their cancer removed by pleurectomy/decortication or extrapleural pneumonectomy, as described in the section How Is Mesothelioma Treated. Patients with peritoneal mesotheliomas in an early ...More…
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"Mesothelioma"
Clinical Trials — Pemetrexed (ALIMTA) Plus Cisplatin Followed by Surgery and Radiation Therapy for Mesothelioma Cisplatin, Pemetrexed, and Imatinib Mesylate in Malignant Mesothelioma Dasatinib in Treating Patients With Previously Treated Malignant ...More…
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Mesothelioma
Mayo Clinic — Mesothelioma - Comprehensive overview covers malignant mesothelioma, including peritoneal and pleural types of this cancer. Malignant mesothelioma (me-zo-thee-le-O-muh) is a rare cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the ...More…
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General Information About Malignant Mesothelioma
National Cancer Institute — Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen. Being exposed to asbestos can affect the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma. Possible signs of malignant mesothelioma include ...More…
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Malignant Mesothelioma Home Page
National Cancer Institute — Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled ...More…
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What Are The Key Statistics About Malignant Mesothelioma?
American Cancer Society — Mesothelioma is fairly rare. There are an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma each year in the United States. The incidence of mesotheliomas in the United States increased from the 1970s to the 1990s and then stabilized. It may now ...More…
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Detailed Guide: Malignant Mesothelioma
American Cancer Society — Follow-up care is important after treatment. You may need chest x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, or other studies to watch for recurrence, metastasis, or side effects related to treatment. Make a special effort to keep all appointments with your ...More…
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Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation - Cure Meso
The Meso Foundation is dedicated to ending mesothelioma through research, education, support & advocacy. Believe in a cure for mesothelioma! A non-profit organization leading the way to a cure of mesothelioma. Vinorelbine (Navelbine) Single Agent ...More…
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What's New in Malignant Mesothelioma Research and Treatment?
American Cancer Society — There is always research going on in the area of mesothelioma. Scientists are looking for causes and ways to prevent mesothelioma. Doctors are working to improve accuracy of diagnosis and effectiveness of treatment. Despite recent progress, much ...More…
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What Are the Risk Factors for Malignant Mesothelioma?
American Cancer Society — Researchers have found some factors that increase a person's risk of mesothelioma. The main risk factor for developing mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. In fact, most cases of mesothelioma have been linked to asbestos exposure in the ...More…
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Detailed Guide: Malignant Mesothelioma
American Cancer Society — Surgery for mesothelioma may be done for 1 of 2 reasons: to try to cure the cancer or to relieve (palliate) pain and other symptoms caused by the tumor. Potentially curative surgery may be an option if you are in otherwise good health and the ...More…
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How Is Malignant Mesothelioma Staged?
American Cancer Society — Since pleural mesothelioma occurs most frequently and has been studied the most, it is the only mesothelioma for which a staging system exists. T1: Mesothelioma involves either the right or left pleura lining the chest wall or diaphragm. It may ...More…