Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer. Mesothelioma is the term used to describe a cancerous tumor which involves the mesothelial cells of an organ, usually the lungs, heart or abdominal organs. Pleural mesothelioma or cancer of the lung lining is the most common form of mesothelioma. Peritoneum mesothelioma is cancer of the stomach and is the next most common form.

The onset of mesothelioma is usually very slow, and the most commonly noted symptoms are chest pain and pain in the lower back. Sometimes the pain is accompanied by difficulty breathing, coughing, weight loss and fever.

As the disease progresses rapidly it is very important that one seeks medical treatment as soon as possible. The Treatment Options section lists mesothelioma doctors and hospitals across the country. In our Coping Strategy section we outline what to do and how to obtain financial assistance. Our Articles & News section has a variety of mesothelioma news and medical articles about treatments options and new medications.

Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. See our What Caused Mesothelioma section for exposure history and a list of hazardous jobs.

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