Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin tissue (mesothelium) that lines the lung, chest wall, and abdomen. The major risk factor for mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Explore the links on this page to learn more about mesothelioma in adults and children, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more. Find clinical trials for mesothelioma at Treatment Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma.
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What Is Mesothelioma?
Learn about mesothelioma and where it forms in the body.
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Causes and Risk Factors
Learn about causes of mesothelioma and what can increase your risk of developing it.
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Symptoms
Learn about symptoms of mesothelioma.
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Diagnosis & Prognosis
Learn how mesothelioma is diagnosed and what can affect your prognosis.
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Stages
Learn about tests used to stage mesothelioma and what each stage means.
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Treatment
Learn about treatment options for mesothelioma.
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Childhood Mesothelioma
Learn about childhood mesothelioma.
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Coping with Cancer
Supportive information on managing the physical and emotional effects of cancer and treatment for both patients and caregivers.
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Cancer Prevention
Learn more about ways to help prevent cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Cancer Screening
Learn more about cancer screening and available tests in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer
Cancer treatment may cause late effects in childhood cancer survivors months or years after successful treatment. Learn about long-term physical, psychological, and social effects in this expert-reviewed summary.