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This site was created to provide helpful information to victims of Mesothelioma, including information on hospitals, doctors, treatments and legal help. Mesotheliomatreatmentcenters.org provides mesothelioma patients and their families the latest information, treatment options, and legal resources for this aggressive form … Continued

Navy veterans and veterans of the U.S. Merchant Marine develop mesothelioma cancer at a rate that is significantly higher than that of the general population in the U.S. This is because the level of the toxic carcinogen asbestos was extremely … Continued

Asbestos is a stable, resilient mineral widely used in a number of industries due to its resistance to heat, chemicals and electrical currents. While asbestos can be effective in various applications and processes, it can also be highly toxic, causing … Continued

In recent years, tens of thousands of former Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy, and Coast Guard personnel and their spouses have begun to develop mesothelioma. Every year, in fact, thousands of new cases are discovered among our veterans. More tragically, … Continued

 Thoracic surgery is an option for some mesothelioma cancer patients. There are several types of thoracic (chest) surgery that may be appropriate for an individual with mesothelioma cancer, but the choice of surgery is a decision that a patient will … Continued

Radiation therapy is one of three standard treatments provided to mesothelioma patients and is often used in combination with surgery and/or chemotherapy. None of these mesothelioma treatments, either alone or in combination, can cure the deadly disease, though doctors are … Continued

Acute and chronic pain are among the most common symptoms of mesothelioma. Pain may arise from tumor growth, side effects from cancer treatments like radiation, or damaged tissue (often leading to difficulty breathing or swallowing). How to Manage Mesothelioma Pain … Continued

Onconase is a substance that is currently being studied for use as a cancer treatment, particularly mesothelioma. Mesothelioma cancer is a rare, yet fatal form of cancer, which is caused by exposure to asbestos. Researchers believe that onconase, which is comprised of … Continued