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Mesothelioma - Signs, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Mesothelioma is an occupational lung disease (industrial dust disease) caused by exposure to asbestos. Workers involved in asbestos mining, milling and manufacturing its products are at the greatest risk for developing mesothelioma. Learn about mesothelioma, including the signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention of mesothelioma.

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Mesothelioma Explained
Learn about mesothelioma, including signs symptoms and how mesothelioma came about. Find out the structures affected by mesothelioma and what causes this terminal lung disease.

Risks of Asbestos Exposure
Are you at risk of developing asbestosis? Everyone is exposed to asbestos at some point in life, so why do only some develop asbestosis? Discover the risks associated with asbestos exposure.

Asbestos - Health Hazards of Asbestos
Discover the health hazards of asbestos. Find out about the different types of asbestos, where asbestos is found, and how asbestos is used. Read about the history of commercial use of asbestos and how it is still used today.

How Mesothelioma is Diagnosed
Diagnostic tests used for detecting mesothelioma are discussed. Find out what the diagnostic tests are and how they are used to detect mesothelioma.

Treating Mesothelioma
Explore the treatment options available to mesothelioma patients. Surgical procedures to remove the mesothelioma, and procedures to reduce symptoms are explained. Before you get treatment for your mesothelioma, be sure to read about the treatment options available to you.

Treatment Options for Mesothelioma Patients
Discover the treatment options available to Mesothelioma patients. Find out if chemotherapy is an effective treatment and if surgery is a better option.

Occupations Commonly Associated With Later Development of Mesothelioma
Occupations that deal with asbestos and which are often associated with the onset of mesothelioma later in life are listed here.

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