Mesothelioma Sometimes Spreads to Unexpected Places
The asbestos-linked cancer mesothelioma is usually found in the pleural cavity around the lungs, or the peritoneal cavity encasing the…
Study Reveals Mesothelioma Characteristics
Mesothelioma is a thin, fast-spreading tumor of the pleura, peritoneum or pericardium. These are tissues that surround and encase internal organs.…
Worldwide Mesothelioma Rate Higher Than Expected
The global rate of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma is probably much higher than was previously thought. A new study published in…
Mesothelioma Treatment Provides Survival Advantage to Women
A new study suggests that women have a survival advantage over men when it comes to treatment for the most…
Mesothelioma Can Strike Younger Patients Without Known Risks
Mesothelioma is a cancer that typically affects middle-aged or older men who were exposed to asbestos on the job. But even…
New Mesothelioma Databank
Mesothelioma is one of the hardest cancers to treat—and one of the most challenging for researchers to investigate. Now a virtual…
Mesothelioma and Children
When people think of mesothelioma, they typically picture an older adult who has been exposed to asbestos. Yet this disease…