Overview
Risk Factors/States With High Risks of Exposure
Prevention & Screening
Symptoms/Diagnosis
Treatment & Clinical Trials
Disease Management
Legal Help

Overview

FAQS on Mesothelioma

What Is Malignant Mesothelioma?

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Risk Factors/States To Avoid

Asbestos Exposure in Your State (Choose Your State)
Explains where the high risk areas are and the # of asbestos related deaths that occurred there.

What Causes Mesothelioma?
Includes various risk factors other than just asbestos.

The Key Statistics About Malignant Mesothelioma

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Prevention & Screening

Screening Tests For Mesothelioma

The Top 5 Ways To Prevent Lung Cancer

How To Avoid Asbestos Exposure

Symptoms/Diagnosis

Most Common Symptoms

Signs & Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Includes the tests that can best detect the disease.

Diagnosing The Severity (Staging)
Explains how doctors determine a patient’s prognosis.

Life Expectancy of Patients with Mesothelioma

Treatments/Clinical Trials

Best Hospitals For Cancer (US News & World Report)

Find A Specialized Clinic Near You (27 states, Canada, Germany & Mexico)
Clinics certified by the Association of Environmental And Occupational Clinics.

The Pros and Cons of Clinical Trials (Also Provides a List of Clinical Trials in All 50 States)

Clinical Trials
Lists the drug to be used, the condition to be treated and other eligibility requirements.

Disease Management

Coping With Cancer
Various articles and links to how to deal with cancer. Includes hints for patients and friends, handling finances, legal issues, etc.

Pain Management For Patients with Mesothelioma

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If you are a woman with cancer and at least 18 years old, their affiliate maid services will provide you with a free cleaning once a month for up to 4 months. After your application is complete and your doctor verification is received, they'll contact the maid service partner in your area. For more information see How To Register.

For More Pain Management Resources see
http://mesoinfo.com/pain_management/painmgtresources.asp
and  http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/supportivecare/pain
(click on index to the left for more information)

Legal Help

Choosing The Right Lawyer

Sources Of Compensation For Victims of Asbestos Exposure Things you can do to in addition to filing a law suit.

Time in Which To Sue For Asbestos Exposure (State By State Statutes Of Limitations)
Click on your state and scroll to "Legal Resources". Also has state specific court cases concerning asbestos liability.

Asbestos And Mesothelioma General, Medical, & Legal Resources By State (State Index on Right)

If you have additional questions, contact one or more of these resources.

Your Local Union

National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) 800-356-4674

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration 800-321-6742

The Center For Construction Research And Training  (301-578-8500  (Formerly The Center to Protect Workers’ Rights)
Non-Profit that can direct you to federal and state funds, screening and advocates for your cause.

Agency For Toxic Substances & Disease Registry