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Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma. Nasty form of cancer Attributed to inhalation of asbestos fibers People who worked with or near asbestos typically at most risk. Treatment.

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Mesothelioma

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  1. Mesothelioma • Nasty form of cancer • Attributed to inhalation of asbestos fibers • People who worked with or near asbestos typically at most risk.

  2. Treatment • Like other forms of cancer, mesothelioma can be addressed with surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Usually a combination of two or more modes of treatment is employed • New, experimental cancer treatments are often tried on mesothelioma patients. Check http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org/clinical.htm for clinical trials

  3. Cancer is a difficult disease not only for the patient, but for his or her family and loves ones. Help cancer patients by learning the latest findings on caregiving, dietary requirements, and how to help resolve open issues. http://www.mesothelioma-aid.org/caregiving.htm Living with mesothelioma

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