Mesothelioma and Asbestos Cancer Information
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- More problems for diagnosed father
My father has been diagnosed and he has been notified that the treatment he needs is only available at a hospital away from home. He has insurance but it won’t pay for his travel, hotel, and expenses and the doctor is saying he will need to come to the hospital several day a week for six [...]
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 03:06:11 +0000
- Recent review of mesothelioma sites
Tue, 12 Dec 2006 02:57:27 +0000
- Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles.
What is the mesothelium? The mesothelium is a membrane that covers and protects most of [...]
Sun, 03 Dec 2006 16:22:05 +0000
- What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Shortness of breath and pain in the chest due to an accumulation of fluid in the pleura are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of [...]
Sat, 03 Jan 2004 17:03:03 +0000