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MEDICAL RESOURCES
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that it can be difficult to find the information and assistance you need.
We have provided the below resources to help you learn more about Mesothelioma
and locate the tools necessary to make informed treatment decisions. If you do
not find an answer to your questions in the below pages, please use our
Mesothelioma community board to post your question and to communicate with
others who may be able to help.
SYMPTOMS
Mesothelioma is often difficult to diagnose, primarily due to the
non-specific nature of patient symptoms. The onset of mesothelioma symptoms is
usually very slow, and may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to
asbestos. The following symptoms are frequently reported by those with mesothelioma.
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DIAGNOSIS
The early detection of mesothelioma is critical to
the patient outlook and in determining applicable treatment options.
However, mesothelioma is often difficult to diagnose
for a variety of reasons. Read about initial evaluations, diagnostic tests,
imaging scans and more.
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DISEASE STAGING
Staging is a method of evaluating the progress of
cancer in a patient. It looks at the mesothelioma and the extent to which it has
developed and its possible spread to other parts of the body.
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TREATMENT OPTIONS
While there is currently no known cure for malignant
mesothelioma, treatments are available with the most common being surgery,
chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Your doctor will recommend one treatment or
a combination of therapies that are best for your situation.
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DOCTORS & HOSPITALS
There are a number of medical centers in the U.S.
and elsewhere that specialize in one or more types of mesothelioma treatment.
Finding experienced medical specialists and networking with other sufferers
through support groups are both important steps in the mesothelioma treatment
process and can affect your prognosis.
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CLINICAL TRIALS
There are a number of medical centers in the U.S.
and elsewhere that specialize in one or more types of mesothelioma treatment.
Finding experienced medical specialists and networking with other sufferers
through support groups are both important steps in the mesothelioma treatment
process and can affect your prognosis.
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MESOTHELIOMA ONLINE COMMUNITY
Interact with others in the mesothelioma community
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE
We understand that your primary concern is receiving
the best possible medical treatment, but you may be eligible for compensation
that can provide financial relief. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma,
or are worried that you might have mesothelioma, knowing your legal rights can
help protect you and your family.
Click here to
learn more about your legal options
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