Resources for the Mesothelioma Treatments

General Information About Malignant Mesothelioma

Key Points for This Section

* Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen.
* Being exposed to asbestos can affect the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
* Possible signs of malignant mesothelioma include shortness of breath and pain under the rib cage.
* Tests that examine the inside of the chest and abdomen are used to detect (find) and diagnose malignant mesothelioma.
* Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.



Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen.

Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). This summary is about malignant mesothelioma of the pleura.
Some Useful Resources for the Mesothelioma Treatments :

1: http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/malignantmesothelioma/patient/