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What is mesothelioma?
We've all seen the low-budget commercials in the middle of the night.
Malignant mesothelioma is actually an aggressive cancer
with symptoms and warning signs similar to lung and gastrointestinal cancers.
The disease originates within the lining of the lungs, heart, or abdomen.
The only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.
Due to relatively common symptoms
misdiagnosis happens frequently with this disease
so visiting an experienced thoracic oncologist is key to early
detection
Treatment methods include chemotherapy and surgical removal of the disease
though prognosis is generally poor at diagnosis.
But as awareness of this disease builds, so does hope for all mesothelioma
patients.
The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance stands with you in the fight against
mesothelioma.
Refuse Defeat.