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Mesothelioma |
Malignant Mesothelioma |
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos.[1] In this disease, malignant (cancerous) cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart). Most people who develop mesothelioma have wo ...
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Resources
- Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers
- Cancer Genetics Overview (National Cancer Institute)
Mesothelioma News Headlines
- UK Government Takes Action On Mesothelioma
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:00 EST
- Asbestos triggers mesothelioma more often in men than women
Reuters - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 07:15 EST
- Chemo drugs may help treat mesothelioma
The Earth Times - Fri, 09 Feb 2007 09:25 EST
- Mesothelioma: Chemo Combination Improves Survival In Asbestos-related Cancer
ScienceDaily - Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:00 EST
- Survival In Asbestos-Related Cancer Improved By Chemo Combination
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:00 EST
- Chemo Combination Improves Survival In Asbestos-Related Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Sat, 10 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Alfacell Corporation Granted U.S. Orphan Drug Designation For ONCONASE(R) For Treatment Of Malignant Mesothelioma
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 31 Jan 2007 08:00 EST
- Oncology Researchers Recognized As Heroes Of Chemistry
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:00 EST
- Alfacell Updates Progress On Clinical Development Program For ONCONASE(R) In Malignant Mesothelioma
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 01 Sep 2006 07:00 EST
- Cancer Treatment Available In Scotland Is Denied To People In Rest Of UK Says Cancerbackup
MedicalNewsToday - Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:00 EST
- CuraGen And TopoTarget Announce Initiation Of NCI-sponsored Phase II Clinical Trial With PXD101 For Mesothelioma
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 21 Jun 2006 06:00 EST
- Alfacell Provides Update On The ONCONASE Phase IIIb Registration Trial
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 23 Jun 2006 06:00 EST
- Exposure To Volcanic Mineral Associated With Increased Mesothelioma Incidence In Turkey
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:00 EST
- Exposure To Volcanic Mineral Associated With Increased Mesothelioma Incidence In Turkey
ScienceDaily - Mon, 20 Mar 2006 03:00 EST
- Man''s battle with mesothelioma and his wife''s emotional journey
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 14 Aug 2005 05:00 EST
- Thoracic Cancer Patients Find New Hope with Alimta®
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 10 Jul 2005 06:00 EST
- Naturally Occurring Asbestos Linked to Lung Cancer
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 13 Jul 2005 03:00 EST
- Naturally Occurring Asbestos Linked To Lung Cancer
ScienceDaily - Fri, 15 Jul 2005 02:00 EST
- Cancer seen in family members of asbestos workers
Reuters - Mon, 30 May 2005 01:28 EST
- SV40 not implicated in mesothelioma
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 10 Apr 2005 08:00 EST
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