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Mesothelioma is a serious cancer that occurs in individuals exposed to asbestos. Contact us now and we will send you a complementary copy of “100 Questions & Answers About Mesothelioma” by Dr. Harvey I. Pass.

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Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer Information

Mesothelioma is an asbestos-caused cancer of the serous membranes that surround many of the body’s vital organs. These membranes, known as mesothelium, secrete a lubricating fluid that provide an easy movement of the organs within the body. The most common form of the disease is pleural mesothelioma, which affects the membranes that surround the lungs. The next most-common form of the disease is peritoneal mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the abdomen. Other forms of the disease do exist, but they are rare occurrences. To learn more about mesothelioma, as well as other conditions caused by asbestos, such as lung cancer and asbestosis, please continue reading. more

While there is currently no known cure for malignant mesothelioma, treatments are available with the most common being surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. There are also numerous non-traditional mesothelioma treatment options for consideration. Your doctor will recommend one treatment or a combination of therapies that are best for your situation and overall prognosis. The course of treatment will depend on a number of factors including the location of the disease, the stage of the disease, your age and your overall health. LEARN More

Working with a proactive medical team is your strongest weapon in the fight against mesothelioma. Additionally, patient education and awareness is extremely important. We have provided the following mesothelioma resources to help patients and families stay up-to-date.

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Results from recent studies confirm that Alimta®, Eli Lilly's FDA-approved drug for mesothelioma, has clinical efficacy for the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Approved in 2004, Alimta Therapy is considered the chemotherapy standard of care for treatment of mesothelioma. CONTINUE READING

Some of the most important work in contemporary mesothelioma research involves the attempt to create targeted therapeutic agents which work directly on the cellular aberrations that are ultimately responsible for the development of pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma.
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Charlene Kaforey is a woman from New York diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in July of 2007. She is currently undergoing immunotherapy under the guidance of a cancer center in the Bahamas and is responding very well to the treatment. We are proud to be able to tell Charlene’s story and believe her fight against mesothelioma is an inspiration to everyone diagnosed with the disease.
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