Mesothelioma Caused by Exposure to Asbestos

by Todd GreenbaumMesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, the protective lining around the body’s internal organs. Its most common site is t…

Mesothelioma - The Disease Defined

by Linda DavisThe diseased definedMesothelium is the protective tissue that covers the chest cavity, abdominal cavity and the cavity around the heart and also produces a special lubricating fluid that allows the internal organs of the body to move arou…

Mesothelioma - are you at risk?

by Linda DavisSince the late 1800’s Asbestos has been mined and used commercially. The use of Asbestos dramatically increased during World War II and since the early 1940’s millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos dust working within industr…

Treatment Options for Pleural Mesothelioma

by Nick JohnsonMesothelioma is a deadly cancer that is directly attributed to asbestos exposure. There are three forms of Mesothelioma. These forms are Pleural Mesothelioma, Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Pericardial Mesothelioma. This devastating cancer …

Mesothelioma and its Treatment

by Subhash KumarMesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Its most co…