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Get all the latest news and information on treatments, clinical trials, plus the latest headlines with this online guide to mesothelioma, a disease with no standard treatment and clearly linked to asbestos exposure which often results in an aggressive cancer of the lining around the lungs.

Abestos' heat resistant strength was once highly prized by industry, and used to insulate everything from steam pipes to brake pad linings - before its dangers became well-documented.

For workers especially who were in constant contact over a period of years, symptoms typically occur 20-40 years after initial exposure. Today, there are an estimated 2,000 - 3,000 new cases reported annually in the U.S alone.

Learn more about the disease with tips and advice on what to do next and where to seek help if you've been exposed, along with important information on reducing your risk of exposure in your home or on the job...

MedlinePlus - Mesothelioma - One-stop browsing with a complete list of top medical and research pages featuring current news & research, risk factors, FAQs, statistics, causes, treatment & diagnosis.

Clinical Trials: Mesothelioma - Information on all clinical trials now being tested against the disease in the U.S. and internationally with information on eligibility, contact details, and maps to trial center locations, from CenterWatch.

Malignant Mesothelioma - A comprehensive guide from the National Cancer Institute with general information and advice on the disease including diagnosis, risk factors, FAQ, and where to get more information on the latest clinical trials.

Mesothelioma.com - Sponsored by a New York law firm, but with solid fact sheets describing causes, asbestos dangers and related risk factors, common symptoms, disease types & stages, treatment options, browseable directory of specialists in the U.S., and links to additional resources and information.

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization - Grass roots group founded by asbestos victims and their families with information on current legislation, related news, Asbestos Awareness Day, and educational materials downloadable in PDF and Word format.

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation - The nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting mesothelioma as a life-ending disease with current news and articles, symposia, patient profiles, interviews with scientific and clinical experts, related links.

FindLaw - One of the Internet's most comprehensive resources for free U.S. legal information on accident and injury, with a searchable database of mesothelioma lawyers, information on the disease, asbestos use, disease stages, plus health and medical resources.

CancerBACUP - Mesothelioma - Excellent UK resource with facts & advice on living with the disease, plus information on diagnosis and treatment, emotional effects and financial issues, recommended organizations, and a searchable database of related clinical trials available in the UK.

EPA's Asbestos and Vermiculite Home Page - Covering the ongoing danger of asbestos, including asbestos-contaminated vermiculite once installed in millions of American homes, along with asbestos danger resources and regional contacts, and more about Asbestos Containing Materials.

The Median Isn't the Message - Probably one of the most upbeat articles on the subject indicating that the disease need not be a death sentence, written by Harvard University professor Stephen Jay Gould, who fought mesothelioma and beat the odds.

Mesothelioma in the News

also see -> Occupational Health | Lung Cancer

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This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.