Larry Payne4 min read
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer that begins in the peritoneum, the thin membrane lining the abdomen and covering many abdominal organs. It is strongly associated with asbestos exposure, but…
Mariah Brown4 min read
Mesothelioma immunotherapy uses medicines that help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. For some people with pleural mesothelioma, it can slow cancer or shrink tumors, often as part…
Larry Payne4 min read
What is mesothelioma? It is a cancer that begins in the mesothelium, the thin tissue lining certain internal organs and body cavities. Most cases affect the lining around the lungs…
Allen Hall4 min read
Mesothelioma treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation and care aimed at easing symptoms. The right plan depends on where the cancer began, how far it has spread, its cell…
Mariah Brown4 min read
Finding a mesothelioma specialist means choosing clinicians with specific experience diagnosing and treating this uncommon cancer. Because care decisions depend on tumor location, disease extent, overall health, and personal priorities,…
Mariah Brown4 min read
Asbestosis is a long term lung disease caused by breathing in asbestos fibers. The fibers can scar lung tissue, making it harder to breathe. The condition usually develops after repeated…
Larry Payne4 min read
Mesothelioma stages describe how far this cancer has grown or spread from where it began. Doctors use staging to plan care and discuss likely outcomes, but a stage alone cannot…
Mariah Brown5 min read
Mesothelioma life expectancy is an estimate of how long people may live after diagnosis, not a deadline for an individual. It varies with where the cancer starts, its cell type…
Jim Gomez4 min read
Mesothelioma prognosis is an estimate of how the cancer may progress and how a person might respond to treatment. It varies widely because mesothelioma type, stage, overall health and care…
Allen Hall4 min read
Mesothelioma vs lung cancer describes two distinct cancers that can affect the chest but begin in different tissues. Mesothelioma usually starts in the thin lining around the lungs, while lung…