Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused exclusively by asbestos exposure. Approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed in the United States each year. The disease typically appears 20 to 50 years after initial exposure. Treatment advances including immunotherapy and HIPEC surgery are improving outcomes for patients at specialized treatment centers.
Types of Mesothelioma
Learn about the four types of mesothelioma: pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and testicular. Each type affects a different part of the body and has d...
Mesothelioma Stages
Understand the four stages of mesothelioma, from Stage I (localized) to Stage IV (advanced). Learn how staging affects treatment options, prognosis, a...
Mesothelioma Symptoms
Recognize the early warning signs and symptoms of mesothelioma. Symptoms vary by type and may not appear until 20-50 years after asbestos exposure....
How Mesothelioma Is Diagnosed
Complete guide to the mesothelioma diagnosis process — from initial symptoms and imaging to biopsy and pathology. Learn what tests are used and why ...
Mesothelioma Treatment Options
Comprehensive guide to mesothelioma treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and clinical trials. Learn about mult...
Mesothelioma Prognosis and Life Expectancy
Understand mesothelioma prognosis, survival rates, and factors that affect life expectancy. Honest, medically accurate information with treatment cont...
What Causes Mesothelioma
Asbestos exposure is the sole known cause of mesothelioma. Learn about how asbestos causes mesothelioma, risk factors, latency period, and who is most...
Mesothelioma Cell Types
Understanding the three mesothelioma cell types: epithelioid, sarcomatoid, and biphasic. Cell type affects treatment options, prognosis, and expected ...
Mesothelioma Statistics and Facts
Key mesothelioma statistics: annual diagnoses, survival rates, demographics, risk factors, and trends. Data from NCI, ACS, SEER, and other authoritati...