2/03/2013
Mesothelioma
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Mesothelioma (or, more precisely, malignant mesothelioma) is a rare form of cancer that develops from transformed cells originating in the mesothelium, the protective lining that covers many of the internal organs of the body. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos.
The most common anatomical site for the development of mesothelioma is the pleura (the outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall), but it can also arise in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity), and the pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart), or...
2/01/2013
Verastem Inc. to Begin Developing Novel Mesothelioma Drug
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Verastem Inc. to Begin Developing Novel Mesothelioma Drug
Nothing generates excitement in the cancer community quite like the development of a promising new therapy.
Such developments are especially exciting for mesothelioma patients.
With only one FDA-approved mesothelioma drug on the market, more options
are desperately needed. And while researchers have found ways to make
existing drugs more applicable for mesothelioma treatment, nobody...
Mesothelioma Cancer Patients Hurt by Court Ruling Against Medicinal Marijuana
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Mesothelioma cancer patients utilizing marijuana for medicinal
purposes were dealt a setback earlier this month when a federal appeals
court in Washington D.C. ruled in favor of the government’s
long-standing classification of cannabis as a top-tier, dangerous drug.
The ruling dismissed a challenge to the Drug Enforcement Agency’s
refusal to reclassify marijuana and loosen the restrictions that mostly
prohibit the production, sale and...
Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality --- United States
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Malignant Mesothelioma Mortality --- United States, 1999--2005
Malignant mesothelioma is a fatal cancer primarily associated
with exposure to asbestos. The latency period between first exposure to
asbestos and clinical disease usually is 20--40 years (1).
Although asbestos is no longer mined in the United States, the mineral
is still imported, and a substantial amount of asbestos remaining in
buildings eventually will be removed,...
11/25/2012
Mesothelioma Doctors
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Mesothelioma Doctors
Because mesothelioma is so rare, representing about 0.3 percent of
all diagnosed cancers annually, and has no known cure, people who have
the disease are urged to find a specialist to treat it. Doctors trained
in asbestos-related diseases typically provide the highest quality of
care for mesothelioma patients.
The Mesothelioma Center has a Doctor Match
program to help you find and get appointments with mesothelioma...
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer
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Asbestos Exposure Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma cancer. Inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers may cause an inflammation of internal tissue and disrupt organ function which leads to the development of mesothelioma. Asbestos products were used extensively throughout the 20th century in a wide variety of applications. Asbestos companies continued to produce these products even after they were known to be hazardous and harmful...
11/23/2012
Types of Mesothelioma
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Types of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that originates from
the mesothelium, a protective lining that sheaths the internal organs of
the body. The different types of mesothelioma are terms used to
differentiate where in the body the cancer exists.
Learn what the different types of mesothelioma are and the treatments
specific to them. Fill out our information form located below and
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