Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma: Introduction

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare cancer, that is usually associated with asbestos. Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma even years later.

Currently, mesothelioma is an active area of lawsuits and litigation. The area of law is not usually medical malpractice, because mesothelioma liability is usually related to the asbestos exposure, involving legal areas such as product liability, wrongful death, or other liability. However, medical malpractice for mesothelioma can occur due to failure to diagnose mesothelioma in its early stages. Such delayed diagnosis of mesothelioma worsens its prognosis. Always seek qualified legal advice about malpractice or other law, as the area is very complex.

Symptoms of Mesothelioma

• No early symptoms
• Breathlessness on exercise
• Chest pain
• Persistent cough
• Bronchitis
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 30 symptoms of Mesothelioma

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Mesothelioma:

• Colon & Rectal Cancer: Home Testing
  • Home Colorectal Cancer Tests
  • Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests
• Lung & Respiratory Health Tests:
  • Asthma-Related Home Test Kits
  • Home Lung Function Test Kits
• Cancer-Related Home Testing:
  • Home Prostate Testing
  • Home Prostate PSA Antigen Tests
  • Home Colorectal Cancer Testing
  • Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Testing
  • Home Breast Cancer Testing
  • Home Breast Lump Detection Kits
• more tests...»

Mesothelioma: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Mesothelioma:

• Respiratory failure
• Death
• The individual may develop a pneumothorax, or collapse of the lung. The disease may metastasize, or spread, to other parts of the body
• Pleural effusion
• more complications...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Mesothelioma?

• Misdiagnosis of Mesothelioma
• Failure to diagnose Mesothelioma
• Hidden causes of Mesothelioma (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma: Self Assessment Tools

• Exercise -- Self Assessment Tools
• Smoking -- Self Assessment Tools
• Chronic Lung Disorders -- Self Assessment Tools
• more tools...»

Mesothelioma: Medical Mistakes

• COPD -- Health Mistakes
• Emphysema -- Health Mistakes
• Asthma -- Health Mistakes
• Allergies -- Health Mistakes
• Cancer Health Mistakes:
  • Cancer (All) -- Health Mistakes
  • Breast Cancer -- Health Mistakes
  • Colorectal Cancer -- Health Mistakes
• more mistakes...»

Mesothelioma: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

Products, offers and promotion categories available for Mesothelioma:

• Cancer
• more product offers...»

Mesothelioma: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Cancer Specialists:
  • Oncology (Cancer specialists)
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
  • Radiation Oncology (Diagnostic/X-rays)
  • Gynecological Oncology
  • Hematology (Blood/Leukemia Specialists)
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
• more specialists...»

Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:

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• Research local specialists including ratings, affiliations, and sanctions.

Hospitals & Clinics: Mesothelioma

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Mesothelioma:

• Cancer (Oncology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings » »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Mesothelioma, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experinece Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Mesothelioma: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Causes of Mesothelioma

• Asbestosis
• Exposure to Asbestos
• Unknown
• more causes...»

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More information about causes of Mesothelioma:

• Underlying causes of Mesothelioma
• Mesothelioma as a complication caused by other conditions
• Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Mesothelioma

Treatments for Mesothelioma

• Chemotherapy
• Radiotherapy
• Surgery
• Surgical tumor removal
• Treatment course is primarily determined by the staging or development
• more treatments...»

See full list of 8 treatments for Mesothelioma

Latest Treatments for Mesothelioma

• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Cisplatin
• Pemetrexed
• Doxorubicin
• more treatments...»

See full list of 19 latest treatments for Mesothelioma

Patient Surveys for Mesothelioma

• Patient Profile Survey
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• Survey about the symptoms of your Mesothelioma
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Prognosis for Mesothelioma

Prognosis for Mesothelioma: Usually poor because mesothelioma is rarely diagnosed early.

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Reseach about Mesothelioma

Visit our research pages for current research about Mesothelioma treatments.

Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Mesothelioma include:

• Capecitabine in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - capecitabine
• SU5416 in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - SU5416
• ZD 1839 in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - ZD 1839
• Gemcitabine Plus Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Malignant Mesothelioma of the Pleura That Cannot Be Removed by Surgery - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - cisplatin,gemcitabine
• Phase II Clinical Study of a Liposomal-Cisplatin Analogue (L-NDDP) Administered Intrapleurally in Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - liposomal-cisplatin analogue
• more trials...»

See full list of 89 Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma

Prevention of Mesothelioma

Prevention information for Mesothelioma has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Mesothelioma.

• Avoid asbestos exposure, protective work clothing
• more preventions...»

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Statistics for Mesothelioma

• Medical statistics for Mesothelioma
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Mesothelioma
• Death and Mortality statistics for Mesothelioma
• Society statistics for Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma: Broader Related Topics

• Cancer
• Lung cancer
• Lung conditions
• Peritoneum disorders
• more types...»

Types of Mesothelioma

Types of Mesothelioma

• Pleural mesothelioma
• Peritoneal mesothelioma
• Perineal mesothelioma
• Malignant mesothelioma
• Benign mesothelioma
• more types...»

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Rare Types of Mesothelioma:

Rare types of Mesothelioma include:

• Pleural mesothelioma
• Peritoneal mesothelioma
• Pericardial mesothelioma
• Malignant mesothelioma
• Benign mesothelioma
• Epitheloid mesothelioma
• Sarcomatoid mesothelioma
• more types...»

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Definitions of Mesothelioma:

A usually malignant and aggressive neoplasm of the mesothelium which is often associated with exposure to asbestos. - (Source - Diseases Database)

A rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Mesothelioma as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet