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Mesothelioma Overview

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, and only about 3,000 Americans a year are diagnosed with the disease, which attacks the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. Prognosis typically depends on the type of mesothelioma and the stage at which the cancer is detected.

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Treatment Options

The most effective treatment for mesothelioma is multimodal — a combination of therapies. Surgery followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy shows the best results. Some patients are expressing increased interest in alternative and emerging treatments.

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Life Expectancy

Patients today are living longer than usual, thanks to improved treatments and specialized medical care. Experimental treatments conducted in clinical trials are also showing some promise.

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Veterans and Asbestos

Because of the large number of asbestos parts and products once used by the U.S. military, veterans are especially susceptible to developing mesothelioma. But veterans are also unique in that this disease makes them eligible for extra financial and medical benefits through the VA.

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Compensation for Victims

Patients diagnosed with the disease can often turn to bankruptcy trust funds, seek a settlement, file a workers’ compensation claim or take their case to trial. Veterans can file a VA claim.

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From the Experts

Discover stories written exclusively for Asbestos.com by top national mesothelioma specialists such as doctors Robert Cameron and Abraham Lebenthal about treatment advances, cancer centers and other important mesothelioma topics.

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Survivor Stories

  • Patricia's Story

    Patricia returned to a life of traveling and gardening following treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma. Support from loved ones provided a boost for her.

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  • John's Story

    A Vietnam veteran who served 19 years in the Navy, John fishes and enjoys his granddaughter after surgery for pleural mesothelioma.

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    Lorraine Kember, Caregiver

    More than 17 years have passed since I learned the life I shared with my husband Brian was coming to an end because of [...]

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