Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer affecting the membrane lining of the lungs and abdomen

11/25/2012

Mesothelioma Doctors

 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

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...