About Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an asbestos caused cancer of the serous membranes that surround many of the body’s vital organs. These membranes, known as mesothelium, secrete a lubricating fluid that provide an easy movement of the organs within the body. The most common form of the disease is pleural mesothelioma, which affects the membranes that surround the lungs. The next most common form of the disease is peritoneal mesothelioma, which affects the lining of the abdomen. Other forms of the disease do exist, but they are rare occurrences.
While considered a rare cancer, mesothelioma is not rare among individuals exposed to asbestos. The great tragedy of mesothelioma is that it was preventable. Many of the corporations that manufactured and profited from the sale of asbestos-containing products were aware of the hazards of asbestos. To learn more about mesothelioma, as well as other conditions caused by asbestos, such as lung cancer and asbestosis, please take a few moments to explore the cancer resources offered on this website.
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Mesothelioma Treatments
While there is currently no known cure for malignant mesothelioma, treatments are available with the most common being surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. There are also numerous non- traditional mesothelioma treatment options for consideration. Your doctor will recommend one treatment or a combination of therapies that are best for your situation and overall prognosis. The course of treatment will depend on a number of factors including the location of the disease, the stage of the disease, your age and your overall health.
About Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is a mineral that was crushed and milled into a fine particulate, and then shipped to corporations for use in building and insulation materials. Asbestos mines around the world, many in Canada, produced over 250 million tons of asbestos for use in the United States between 1890 and 1970. Of the six types of asbestos, three have been used commercially: white (chrysotile), blue (crocidolite) and brown (amosite) asbestos. Over 90% of all asbestos ever used was the white asbestos. Asbestos was added to a variety of products including insulation, automotive brakes, fireproofing, pipe covering, cements, re
Mesothelioma Lawsuits
Many patients and families pursue legal action against companies that used asbestos after understanding the extreme negligence exercised by these corporations. While an attorney cannot reverse the harm caused, assistance can help to alliviate the burdens of medical bills and financial hardship.
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