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Mesothelioma Symptoms - Mesothelioma presents very few early symptoms in patients, and late stage symptoms can sometimes mirror non life-threatening conditions. Overview Mesothelioma Symptoms. Patients with mesothelioma experience a variety of symptoms that vary by type and stage...

T-cells the key to curing mesothelioma and The most effective weapon against mesothelioma may be inside us—specifically, in our T-cells. Mesothelioma treatment often relies on chemotherapy and radiation, both of which produce unpleasant side effects, and some mesothelioma patients...

Causes and Risk Factors Mesothelioma Exposure to asbestos fibers is the only proven cause of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. Patients are most often exposed to asbestos in occupational settings. How Mesothelioma Develops Asbestos exposure is the only proven cause of mesothelioma....

Pericardial mesothelioma affects the lining surrounding the heart (pericardium). It is the rarest form of mesothelioma and only accounts for 1% of all diagnoses. Overview Pericardial Mesothelioma Pericardial mesothelioma is a cancer which affects the pericardium, which is the lining...

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a form of cancer affecting the lining of the stomach (the peritoneum). It is caused by the ingestion of asbestos fibers. Overview Peritoneal Mesothelioma Peritoneal mesothelioma accounts for 20% – 25% of all mesothelioma cases. It is the most common diagnosis...

Pleural Mesothelioma is a form of cancer in the pleura (protective lining of the lung). It is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Overview Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma and makes up 75% of all mesothelioma diagnoses. It develops...

Do you know what Mesothelioma is? Almost everyone who develops mesothelioma has been in contact with asbestos.  esothelioma is a type of cancer that grows in the lining of the lungs or abdomen, and it can take many decades for the cancer to appear. The main symptoms are chest...