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571 <span class="wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient has-teal-400-to-teal-gradient-background"></span> 572 <img width="1804" height="1986" src="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern.png" class="wp-block-cover__image-background" alt="A blue background with evenly spaced white crosses" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern.png 1804w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-273x300.png 273w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-930x1024.png 930w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-768x845.png 768w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-1395x1536.png 1395w" sizes="(max-width: 1804px) 100vw, 1804px" /> <div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container"> 573 <div class="row"> 574 <div class="has-white-color has-text-color col-lg-8"> 575 <small class="post-date"><time class="entry-date" datetime="2026-09-29T12:31:19-04:00">Page Updated September 29, 2026</time></small> 576 <h1 class="entry-title">Mesothelioma Cancer Guide</h1><div class="byline-block"> <div class="byline-item"> 577 <div class="flex-shrink-0"> 578 <img width="50" height="50" src="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/paul-d-50x50.jpg" class="has-profile-image wp-post-image" alt="Paul Danziger, top mesothelioma lawyer" decoding="async" srcset="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/paul-d-50x50.jpg 50w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/paul-d.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px" /> </div> 579 <div class="flex-grow-1 mb-0 text-start byline-meta"> 580 <small class="author-subtitle">Page Reviewed and Edited by</small> 581 <div class="author-name"> 582 <a title="Paul Danziger" 583 href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/about-us/paul-danziger/">Mesothelioma Attorney Paul Danziger</a> 584 </div> 585 </div> 586 </div> 587 </div> </div> 588 </div> 589 590 </div> 591 </div> 592 </header> 593 <div class="entry-content"> 594 595 596 <div class="row content-sidebar-wrapper"> 597 <div class="single-content col-lg-8 col-xl-9"> 598 599 <div data-bs-spy="scroll" data-bs-target="#table-of-contents" data-bs-smooth-scroll="true" 600 class="scrollspy" tabindex="0"> 601 602<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span id="urn:enhancement-d4b14f62-f14e-4a33-acc5-6a6edcb84387" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">Malignant mesothelioma</span> is a type of <span id="urn:enhancement-9a7b69f4-728e-404f-905d-cf5d62248b8d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span> that grows in a type of tissue in the body called the mesothelium and is caused by <span id="urn:enhancement-ecb17569-2ac9-4952-9110-72acfb04b854" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> exposure. The widespread use of <span id="urn:enhancement-3a01cf99-b7f0-4919-95a9-18b18b2defae" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> in the U.S. caused countless incidents of exposure and resulting illnesses. Learn more about your diagnosis in our <span id="urn:enhancement-2cbbbc58-0b21-42f9-99b6-446b1f502f1a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>
602 <span id="urn:enhancement-3753c91f-06a2-4b63-8e5b-ab04f75a78df" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span> guide, and discover what you can do if you think you’ve been exposed.</p> 603 604 605 606<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with <span id="urn:enhancement-57dda319-bfc3-49c5-abe8-80f1ade13058" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/diseases/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/" data-type="link" data-id="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/diseases/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/"><span id="urn:enhancement-687469a9-ff83-4e2c-bd22-1d9f1daecd32" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span>-related <span id="urn:enhancement-6113a5bf-5f0b-403d-90ae-0729279da0bc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/lung">lung</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-e75c36df-3a97-43eb-951b-f93b193c2e89" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span></a>, COPD or <span id="urn:enhancement-2af2e09e-2c18-4b05-b2e0-42ce20993e22" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestosis">asbestosis</span>, you may be entitled to substantial <span id="urn:enhancement-ed364f63-8669-4874-bc1e-d1cc6950df27" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/damages">compensation</span>. Fill out our form to receive a free Financial <span id="urn:enhancement-810b91af-de13-4761-b29d-b9c1339bef5b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/damages">Compensation</span> Packet. Our packet is loaded with information on experienced <span id="urn:enhancement-b1af7774-9536-4108-bc65-358a3b731c70" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-65bd62ff-1c0a-4121-a660-d7ac331e9ed7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/attorneys">attorneys</span> in your area, how to file a <span id="urn:enhancement-a06ce438-f882-47af-9e33-46bdefbb70ff" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/claim">claim</span> for <span id="urn:enhancement-8a791c96-a38f-4c79-b12a-763486339e80" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> trust funds, how to get paid in 90 days, and more. </strong></p> 607 608 609 610<p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p> 611 612 613<div class="wp-block-image"> 614<figure class="aligncenter"><img decoding="async" width="720" height="305" src="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/doctor-papers.jpg" alt="doctor papers" class="wp-image-10934" srcset="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/doctor-papers.jpg 720w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/doctor-papers-300x127.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure> 615</div> 616 617 618<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is Mesothelioma Cancer?</h2> 619 620 621 622<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><span id="urn:enhancement-59c2ace4-35c0-446d-9dfe-9e87631d0a59" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">Mesothelioma</span> is a type of <span id="urn:enhancement-03d74f65-5139-4155-9033-1fe945fa619d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span> that begins in the mesothelium, the tissue that lines organs in the body.</strong> The most common type of this <span id="urn:enhancement-9bdc38a7-a9c6-415a-afe0-32aa7baf5d23" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">
622cancer</span> is pleural <span id="urn:enhancement-8b5ed494-2cc5-4c5f-bbd9-d77299c8dfb2" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, in which tumors form in the tissue around the lungs. </p> 623 624 625 626<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span id="urn:enhancement-5f8c3b3a-dc80-46fc-8d9b-08b3b2feb39f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">Asbestos fibers</span> that are inhaled lodge in tissue and cause damage over decades. Other rarer types of <span id="urn:enhancement-81a0e16b-18a1-4f32-9295-dc6b8ab6ab5d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> attack the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity or the pericardium around the heart.</p> 627 628 629 630<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><span id="urn:enhancement-c5ef4788-f271-4d6a-b5dd-27665ae10e9f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">Malignant mesothelioma</span> takes decadesâsometimes up to 50 yearsâto develop after exposure to <span id="urn:enhancement-e273686f-2715-4740-834b-3ede0f90efd8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span></strong>, and because it is rare with symptoms similar to more common illnesses, diagnosis is often delayed.</p> 631 632 633 634<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Causes Mesothelioma?</h2> 635 636 637 638<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The main and only confirmed cause of <span id="urn:enhancement-8a932c17-db5a-4d61-820d-862c3c9d6d98" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> is <span id="urn:enhancement-82f77ef7-5358-4e12-8193-6fa712a8cc25" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> exposure. </strong>No level is safe, but repeated and prolonged exposure to products that contain <span id="urn:enhancement-149c3058-0832-4525-8d46-fa5d14d95889" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> is more likely to lead to a later diagnosis of <span id="urn:enhancement-0054b997-07a2-4449-85f2-ead0d9b2839b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>. </p> 639 640 641 642<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span id="urn:enhancement-87993e83-8a66-4de5-8d69-224f246c8ab6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">Asbestos</span> is a natural, fibrous mineral used in many <span id="urn:enhancement-4a09f03e-e50c-4b83-b63a-2fa9361461ac" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/materials">materials</span> and products. When <span id="urn:enhancement-a9d217ed-02ae-442f-8ade-7a95f8fb54b6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> products shed tiny fibers, they become part of the <span id="urn:enhancement-6321bf07-6426-4a70-a5f7-f8a8a88481a6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/dust">dust</span> in the air and on surfaces. People in the area without protective gear inadvertently inhale or ingest those fibers. </p> 643 644 645 646<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span id="urn:enhancement-4c973025-9d1a-4573-9f18-6a067ac14964" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">Asbestos fibers</span> stick in tissues inside the body and cause inflammation and damage. In some people, over many years, this damage can lead to illness, including <span id="urn:enhancement-266f5f80-3c47-4760-b732-24b62ac221c6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> or other cancers. </p> 647 648 649 650<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While anyone can potentially be exposed to <span id="urn:enhancement-1ecd4028-9098-4785-96db-72ca8d5a4df8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span>, <strong>
650the primary cause of <span id="urn:enhancement-b70741ab-0a4a-4580-8543-13eddbe0748e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> is occupational <span id="urn:enhancement-1b74d90a-d65a-4d40-acad-3dab03cc445a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> exposure. </strong></p> 651 652 653 654<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Other factors might play a role in the development of <span id="urn:enhancement-aeae3aa1-6805-4f59-aa63-b2ab8e1cba78" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, including genetics. However, <span id="urn:enhancement-ab35adee-9185-4498-b470-9723ddcdb201" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> remains the leading cause. </p> 655 656 657 658<div class="wp-block-cover is-light has-testimonial-block"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1804" height="1986" class="wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-30434" alt="" src="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern.png" data-object-fit="cover" srcset="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern.png 1804w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-273x300.png 273w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-930x1024.png 930w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-768x845.png 768w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-1395x1536.png 1395w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1804px) 100vw, 1804px" /><span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim has-background-gradient has-teal-400-to-teal-gradient-background"></span><div class="wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained"> 659 <div class='gf_browser_chrome gform_wrapper gform-theme gform-theme--foundation gform-theme--framework gform-theme--orbital' data-form-theme='orbital' data-form-index='0' id='gform_wrapper_4' ><style>#gform_wrapper_4[data-form-index="0"].gform-theme{--gf-color-primary: #204ce5;--gf-color-primary-rgb: 32, 76, 229;--gf-color-primary-contrast: #fff;--gf-color-primary-contrast-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-primary-darker: #001AB3;--gf-color-primary-lighter: #527EFF;--gf-color-secondary: #fff;--gf-color-secondary-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-secondary-contrast: #112337;--gf-color-secondary-contrast-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-secondary-darker: #F5F5F5;--gf-color-secondary-lighter: #FFFFFF;--gf-color-out-ctrl-light: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.1);--gf-color-out-ctrl-light-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-out-ctrl-light-darker: rgba(104, 110, 119, 0.35);--gf-color-out-ctrl-light-lighter: #F5F5F5;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark: #585e6a;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark-rgb: 88, 94, 106;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark-darker: #112337;--gf-color-out-ctrl-dark-lighter: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.65);--gf-color-in-ctrl: #fff;--gf-color-in-ctrl-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-in-ctrl-contrast: #112337;--gf-color-in-ctrl-contrast-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-in-ctrl-darker: #F5F5F5;--gf-color-in-ctrl-lighter: #FFFFFF;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary: #204ce5;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-rgb: 32, 76, 229;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-contrast: #fff;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-contrast-rgb: 255, 255, 255;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-darker: #001AB3;--gf-color-in-ctrl-primary-lighter: #527EFF;--gf-color-in-ctrl-light: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.1);--gf-color-in-ctrl-light-rgb: 17, 35, 55;--gf-color-in-ctrl-light-darker: rgba(104, 110, 119, 0.35);--gf-color-in-ctrl-light-lighter: #F5F5F5;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark: #585e6a;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark-rgb: 88, 94, 106;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark-darker: #112337;--gf-color-in-ctrl-dark-lighter: rgba(17, 35, 55, 0.65);--gf-radius: 3px;--gf-font-size-secondary: 14px;--gf-font-size-tertiary: 13px;--gf-icon-ctrl-number: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='8' height='14' viewBox='0 0 8 14' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' clip-rule='evenodd' d='M4 0C4.26522 5.96046e-08 4.51957 0.105357 4.70711 0.292893L7.70711 3.29289C8.09763 3.68342 8.09763 4.31658 7.70711 4.70711C7.31658 5.09763 6.68342 5.09763 6.29289 4.70711L4 2.41421L1.70711 4.70711C1.31658 5.09763 0.683417 5.09763 0.292893 4.70711C-0.0976311 4.31658 -0.097631 3.68342 0.292893 3.29289L3.29289 0.292893
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684 685</p></form> 686 </div> 687</div></div> 688 689 690 691<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Is at Risk for Mesothelioma?</h2> 692 693 694 695<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Any amount of <span id="urn:enhancement-96c0ac56-65d6-4fd6-880d-eaf1e3c64038" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> exposure puts people at risk of developing <span id="urn:enhancement-7a590217-fde6-4ae3-bdf0-b32432c67997" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>. Those at the highest risk worked around <span id="urn:enhancement-ff0d9349-7ec9-4d83-8047-42896f79cc04" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> for many years. <span id="urn:enhancement-88ac019a-f9c1-4015-9213-beb5e474c819" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">Asbestos</span> was used in several industries throughout most of the 1900s. Some of the most at-risk people worked in: </p> 696 697 698 699<ul class="wp-block-list"> 700<li>The <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/veterans/">military</a>, especially the U.S. Navy</li> 701 702 703 704<li>Construction</li> 705 706 707 708<li>Shipyards</li> 709 710 711 712<li>Industrial and manufacturing jobs</li> 713 714 715 716<li>Automotive repair shops</li> 717</ul> 718 719 720 721<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Other workplaces likely to have contained <span id="urn:enhancement-a22396a5-4ec2-4111-8aa9-16d603dbfeba" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> include:</p> 722 723 724 725<ul class="wp-block-list"> 726<li>Power plants</li> 727 728 729 730<li>Steel plants</li> 731 732 733 734<li>Manufacturing facilities</li> 735 736 737 738<li>Oil refineries</li> 739 740 741 742<li>Power stations</li> 743 744 745 746<li>Welding businesses</li> 747 748 749 750<li>Chemical plants</li> 751 752 753 754<li>Mines</li> 755 756 757 758<li>Vermiculite processing plants</li> 759 760 761 762<li>Textile mills</li> 763</ul> 764 765 766 767<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Secondhand Asbestos Exposure </h3> 768 769 770 771<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Anyone who lived with someone who worked with <span id="urn:enhancement-14e4e3d6-aa15-4374-a009-a28ffcd3f2c0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> could also develop <span id="urn:enhancement-3ec24478-343d-4daf-a78c-70d70561dd70" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>.</strong> They often were exposed to fibers brought home on the workerâs clothing or skin.</p> 772 773 774 775<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This is known as secondhand <span id="urn:enhancement-a5e79ab9-8a99-42b4-8749-f83c490a5bea" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> exposure. It occurred before people understood the risks of being around <span id="urn:enhancement-5caad26d-a3c1-4d23-811d-d5590cbc2793" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> and carrying fibers home with them. </p> 776 777 778 779<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mesothelioma Risk in Veterans</h3> 780 781 782 783<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>U.S. Navy veterans have some of the highest rates of <span id="urn:enhancement-1bc83630-2756-40e0-b9b3-979112330ba0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span></strong> in the country. American naval vessels built from the 1930s to the early 1960s contained large amounts of <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos/">asbestos</a>. </p> 784 785 786 787<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Floors, hulls, electrical systems, insulation, boilers, steam pipes, and more contained <span id="urn:enhancement-748504e6-a7de-4edd-8ba0-61e572cfd898" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos fibers</span> to add tensile strength, heat resistance, and low electrical conductivity.</p> 788 789 790 791<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Other Mesothelioma Risk Factors</h3> 792 793 794 795<p class="wp-block-paragraph"> <strong>Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer. Not everyone exposed to asbestos will develop mesothelioma, although exposure is the leading cause.</strong></p> 796 797 798 799<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the United States, mesothelioma is indeed considered rare, with approximately 3,000 to 4,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Of these, around 2,500 are cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma, the most common form of this cancer.</p> 800 801 802 803<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Understanding the rarity and specific statistics of mesothelioma helps highlight the importance of awareness and early detection, especially for those with known asbestos exposure.</p> 804 805 806 807<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Older males are diagnosed with <span id="urn:enhancement-0e0d173f-7485-4c97-af16-5899129584dc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> the most,</strong> particularly those who worked decades ago in facilities with <span id="urn:enhancement-eb975f63-4aec-4632-9711-94ed2fb84459" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span>.</p> 808 809 810 811<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Family history is also a risk factor, suggesting there may be a genetic component to <span id="urn:enhancement-fc876625-330c-47de-8b99-c1fb4818c62b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>. Finally, radiation therapy to the chest can increase the risk of developing <span id="urn:enhancement-2f58d665-ecd5-4bbf-aff9-119ede2e6f12" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>. </p> 812 813 814 815<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Can I Prevent Mesothelioma? </h3> 816 817 818 819<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you know you worked with <span id="urn:enhancement-6a0af3dc-728b-457f-a322-6ea24728ebbb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> in the past, you are at risk for <span id="urn:enhancement-d824f5ef-4bdf-47a9-9d9c-214a2ec5f849" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>. You can reduce your risk by improving your overall health, but you cannot eliminate the risk. </p> 820 821 822 823<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Workers today who might still be at risk of being around <span id="urn:enhancement-398b5fe1-24ec-44c5-aced-ba0e575e2405" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> can lower their risk of exposure to prevent <span id="urn:enhancement-5d2dda0a-4ad6-498f-b4e9-98af8b5a9b7c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>
823. Know your risk factors on the job. If there is <span id="urn:enhancement-8a364c6e-40e0-4a80-902f-2e6763c1dff3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> present, your employer should make you aware of it and provide safety training and gear. </p> 824 825 826 827<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Follow all safety protocols to protect yourself at work.</strong> If your employer has not provided information and safety equipment, you can report these violations to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. </p> 828 829 830 831<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Types of Mesothelioma</h2> 832 833 834 835<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span id="urn:enhancement-2992f512-ffcc-4f83-a889-ce5eefe4125f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">Mesothelioma</span> can develop in the mesothelium in various parts of the body, most commonly in the chest and the abdomen. There are four main types based on the location of the <span id="urn:enhancement-f03be9cc-6371-4577-9119-48056dcc3b32" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span>. </p> 836 837 838 839<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pleural Mesothelioma</h3> 840 841 842 843<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pleural <span id="urn:enhancement-a73f44cb-e582-4cd4-98fb-d1c2f5a567c0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> is the most common form of <span id="urn:enhancement-592a4bea-9b50-494f-867e-d1c443e85368" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-f7434ea0-a0ad-41d3-acf8-4c0a967ceb6c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span>. It develops in the pleural tissue, which surrounds the lungs. It is likely the most common form because of how easy it is to inhale <span id="urn:enhancement-e3311cc7-4361-4580-8e41-6546b65ad37b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos fibers</span>. <strong>More than 75% of <span id="urn:enhancement-066ca3d4-9471-4d04-847c-7031b2a6e14d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> diagnoses are pleural. </strong></p> 844 845 846 847<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Peritoneal Mesothelioma</h3> 848 849 850 851<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The second most common is peritoneal <span id="urn:enhancement-72ec3d9e-7486-4a73-a3fc-0a8bc8e61609" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, which develops in the peritoneum, the tissue lining abdominal organs. <strong>Fewer than 20% of diagnoses are peritoneal <span id="urn:enhancement-459b43c2-3404-48db-89eb-e61188a847ec" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>.</strong> It is likely caused by the ingestion of <span id="urn:enhancement-cf21cc23-b8a4-463d-87ed-014595710ea5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos fibers</span>. </p> 852 853 854 855<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pericardial Mesothelioma</h3> 856 857 858 859<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pericardial <span id="urn:enhancement-7386f126-df97-4df2-9140-56f02c27eed0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> develops in the pericardium. This is the part of the mesothelium that surrounds the heart. It is rare and accounts for about 1% of <span id="urn:enhancement-d4d46967-3bf5-4b17-8980-074da2b10b1a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> diagnoses. It might occur when <span id="urn:enhancement-e698f7e7-6ac4-4182-887f-af621919888b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos fibers</span> migrate from pleural tissue to the heart. </p> 860 861 862 863<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Testicular Mesothelioma</h3> 864 865 866 867<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The rarest type of <span id="urn:enhancement-47c60e6a-ecf5-4535-ab3f-dfcc0a7e98fe" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> develops in the tissue around the testicles. Very few <span id="urn:enhancement-cbb645eb-e98c-4b7e-b6b6-b34fc39d6c4d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/case">cases</span> have been diagnosed, so information about them is limited. The official name for the condition is tunica vaginalis testis <span id="urn:enhancement-3e5b861b-a25b-4b98-acc1-d11ebe3725a8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>. </p> 868 869 870 871<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Epithelioid vs. Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma</h3> 872 873 874 875<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Another way to categorize <span id="urn:enhancement-c8d5e6b1-b47c-484f-9124-84e0d1e4d484" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> is by cell type. <strong><span id="urn:enhancement-75d49e5f-2f5a-403e-b847-76eb4a4c16e3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">Mesothelioma</span> in epithelial cells is the most common, accounting for about 70% of <sp
875an id="urn:enhancement-1aedb511-2ab4-401c-8c77-83557a0e699e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/case">cases</span>. </strong></p> 876 877 878 879<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Between 10% and 20% of <span id="urn:enhancement-9e9508b1-6370-467a-99f3-b8348ff90cf1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> diagnoses occur primarily in sarcomatoid cells. This type is more aggressive. </p> 880 881 882 883<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When there is a mix of epithelial and sarcomatoid cells in a <span id="urn:enhancement-a4947f98-b735-4e8d-ae51-6f17f4678899" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> biopsy sample, it is considered to be biphasic. </p> 884 885 886 887<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Are the Symptoms of Mesothelioma? </h2> 888 889 890 891<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span id="urn:enhancement-4e16ae7f-4e0c-4fe1-9668-f1caf8559ad5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">Mesothelioma</span> symptoms often don’t appear or become worrisome for many years after <span id="urn:enhancement-5ad3200a-2ca2-4730-8580-5725b3028eeb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> exposure. They are often similar to symptoms of more common illnesses, which can lead to confusion and inaccurate diagnosis. </p> 892 893 894 895<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Even so, it’s important to understand the symptoms of the different types of <span id="urn:enhancement-66b30282-1533-4e64-9cdc-4b46eac4d0bb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, especially if you know or think you may have been exposed to asbbestos</p> 896 897 898 899<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong><a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/symptoms/">Earlier symptoms of pleural mesothelioma</a> include: </strong></p> 900 901 902 903<ul class="wp-block-list"> 904<li>Shortness of breath</li> 905 906 907 908<li>Chest pains</li> 909 910 911 912<li>Persistent dry coughing</li> 913</ul> 914 915 916 917<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Later symptoms of pleural <span id="urn:enhancement-65a59f0a-29de-467e-a62d-62f1cd461172" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> include:</strong> </p> 918 919 920 921<ul class="wp-block-list"> 922<li>Severe chest and lung pain</li> 923 924 925 926<li>Fatigue</li> 927 928 929 930<li>Night sweats</li> 931 932 933 934<li>Weight loss</li> 935 936 937 938<li>Fever</li> 939</ul> 940 941 942 943<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Symptoms of peritoneal <span id="urn:enhancement-331647b8-7d69-4885-93d5-d8a613f5a529" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> include: </strong></p> 944 945 946 947<ul class="wp-block-list"> 948<li>Abdominal pain and swelling</li> 949 950 951 952<li>A feeling of fullness and loss of appetite</li> 953 954 955 956<li>Diarrhea or constipation</li> 957 958 959 960<li>Nausea</li> 961 962 963 964<li>Vomiting</li> 965 966 967 968<li>Fatigue</li> 969 970 971 972<li>Weight loss</li> 973 974 975 976<li>Bowel obstruction</li> 977</ul> 978 979 980 981<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pericardial <span id="urn:enhancement-955e2244-f7d3-4d72-b007-15011f5de63c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> causes difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, irregular heartbeat, chest pains, coughing, fever, swelling in lower limbs, fatigue, and heart failure. </p> 982 983 984 985<div class="wp-block-cover is-light has-card-style-block free-packet"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1804" height="1986" class="wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-30434" alt="" src="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern.png" style="object-position:50% 50%" data-object-fit="cover" data-object-position="50% 50%" srcset="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern.png 1804w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-273x300.png 273w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-930x1024.png 930w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-768x845.png 768w, https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mlc-background-pattern-1395x1536.png 1395w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1804px) 100vw, 1804px" />
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The tumour spreads in a sheet along the pleural lining rather than forming a single mass. Image: Nephron, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0.</figcaption></figure> 1022 1023 1024 1025<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How Is Mesothelioma Cancer Diagnosed? </h2> 1026 1027 1028 1029<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It can take decades to <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/diagnosis/">diagnose mesothelioma</a>. S<strong>ymptoms of <span id="urn:enhancement-d2946aab-5de8-4161-a4af-44c636bdbee1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> may not be evident for 20 to 50 years after exposure</strong>. Even then, the symptoms may initially seem mild and mimic those of pneumonia, the flu, and other common illnesses.</p> 1030 1031 1032 1033<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Physicians need to know if patients with <span id="urn:enhancement-00bbb03c-06ef-4799-8242-59660603c30e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>-like symptoms may have been exposed to <span id="urn:enhancement-a1fbec28-df42-4a0f-ac36-63639ad67754" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> in the past. This helps them make the most accurate diagnosis and refer patients to the right specialists.</p> 1034 1035 1036 1037<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>After a physical exam, a</strong> <strong>diagnosis will likely involve: </strong></p> 1038 1039 1040 1041<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1042<li>Blood tests to look for markers</li> 1043 1044 1045 1046<li>X-rays to rule out more common respiratory illnesses</li> 1047 1048 1049 1050<li>Other types of imaging scans</li> 1051 1052 1053 1054<li>If tumors or growths are seen in scans, the next step is to perform a biopsy</li> 1055</ul> 1056 1057 1058 1059<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A biopsy is when a doctor removes a small piece of tissue for pathologists to examine under a microscope. This is usually the most conclusive way to determine if growths are cancerous. <strong>After <span id="urn:enhancement-e98eda42-301e-4763-8106-e4e6eeeb972b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> is diagnosed, a specialist will stage the disease.</strong></p> 1060 1061 1062 1063<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis?</h3> 1064 1065 1066 1067<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mesothelioma in the tunica vaginalis testis is a rare condition, presenting unique symptoms that require attention. Below are the common signs to look out for:</p> 1068 1069 1070 1071<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1072<li><strong>Fluid Buildup in the Scrotum:</strong> This can lead to swelling, often due to a condition known as hydrocele. It’s one of the early indicators that something might not be right.</li> 1073 1074 1075 1076<li><strong>Presence of a Lump:</strong> A noticeable lump or mass in the scrotum can be alarming. This lump is often detected during a rout
1076ine examination or can be felt physically.</li> 1077 1078 1079 1080<li><strong>Inguinal Hernia:</strong> Experience of discomfort or protrusion in the groin area, commonly associated with an inguinal hernia, may also indicate an underlying issue with the tunica vaginalis.</li> 1081 1082 1083 1084<li><strong>Cyst Development in the Epididymis:</strong> Known as spermatocele, these cysts can form and cause additional symptoms or discomfort.</li> 1085</ul> 1086 1087 1088 1089<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These symptoms are crucial red flags. If you notice any of these signs, itâs important to seek medical advice promptly for accurate diagnosis and treatment.</p> 1090 1091 1092 1093<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diagnosing Mesothelioma Early</h3> 1094 1095 1096 1097<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Diagnosing <span id="urn:enhancement-9b083bf1-7639-4d97-8c52-c41aaedf421a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> early is challenging but important. <strong>Many people are diagnosed in later stages of <span id="urn:enhancement-2fd66e0c-7941-4bc4-9695-2f5f8689c6e3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> for several reasons: </strong></p> 1098 1099 1100 1101<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1102<li>Symptoms are delayed years after asbestos exposure</li> 1103 1104 1105 1106<li>Symptoms are similar to more common illnesses</li> 1107 1108 1109 1110<li>Symptoms and even diagnostic test results can be similar to lung cancer</li> 1111</ul> 1112 1113 1114 1115<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A late-stage diagnosis of <span id="urn:enhancement-c77b186e-44dd-41ba-8894-a7e921ebf373" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> has a poor prognosis. The disease is often difficult to treat at this point. <strong>The earlier you can get a diagnosis, the more treatment options you have</strong> and the better the prognosis will be. </p> 1116 1117 1118 1119<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Staging Mesothelioma</h3> 1120 1121 1122 1123<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As with other cancers, <strong>oncologists assign one of four stages after diagnosing <span id="urn:enhancement-56dcc6a8-d95c-43e5-ba26-d4142f9e235a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> to describe how advanced it is:</strong></p> 1124 1125 1126 1127<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1128<li><strong>Stage I. </strong>Mesothelioma is rarely diagnosed in this earliest stage. At this point, the cancer has not spread from the pleural tissue. Patients in stage I have many treatment options and the best chance of surviving.</li> 1129</ul> 1130 1131 1132 1133<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1134<li><strong>Stage II. </strong>By stage II, the cancer has spread away from the primary location but has not yet spread to lymph nodes or other types of tissue. Symptoms are still mild, and there are multiple treatment options to extend life expectancy, including surgery.</li> 1135</ul> 1136 1137 1138 1139<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1140<li><strong>Stage III. </strong>Stage III mesothelioma is characterized by the spreading of the cancer to tissues near the pleura, such as the chest wall or lungs. It may have spread to the lymph nodes. Symptoms are more severe and treatment options are limited.</li> 1141</ul> 1142 1143 1144 1145<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1146<li><strong>Stage IV. </strong>The most advanced stage of mesothelioma is metastatic. The cancer has spread to lymph nodes, to the other side of the chest cavity, and to other distant areas of the body. Treatment options are limited and focused on palliative care.</li> 1147</ul> 1148 1149 1150 1151<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What Is the Outlook for Mesothelioma Patients?</h2> 1152 1153 1154 1155<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mesothelioma cancer currently has nosons that the prognosis is not usually positive. Many individuals face a challenging journey, as a significant number die within the first four to six months after diagnosis, and most within 12 months. However, there are always exceptions, with some people surpassing these timelines and a rare few reaching the five-year survival mark.</p> 1156 1157 1158 1159<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Additionally, the prognosis is often not very good because most cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the later stages when treatment options are limited. This late-stage diagnosis can significantly impact the effectiveness of medical interventions.</p> 1160 1161 1162 1163<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Each patient is different, and while one person may survive a year, another person may go on to live for decades. Work with your physician on the best treatment options for you and your unique situation. Remember, personalized care and staying informed about the latest treatment advancements can make a difference in your journey.</p> 1164 1165 1166 1167<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Understanding the Fatality of Mesothelioma</h3> 1168 1169 1170 1171<p class="wp-block-paragraph">When discussing mesothelioma, it’s important to distinguish between its two main forms: benign and malignant.</p> 1172 1173 1174 1175<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Benign Mesothelioma:</strong><br>This type is non-cancerous and typically not life-threatening. With appropriate medical care, individuals with benign mesothelioma can lead normal lives without the severe consequences associated with its malignant counterpart.</p> 1176 1177 1178 1179<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Malignant Mesothelioma:</strong><br>Unfortunately, this form is generally fatal. Its high mortality rate stems from two key factors:</p> 1180 1181 1182 1183<ol class="wp-block-list"> 1184<li><strong>Silent Progression:</strong> Malignant mesothelioma often develops silently, without noticeable symptoms, which can delay diagnosis until the disease has advanced significantly.</li> 1185 1186 1187 1188<li><strong>
1188Limited Treatment Success:</strong> Current treatments, while continually evolving, have yet to consistently provide successful outcomes for those affected by malignant mesothelioma.</li> 1189</ol> 1190 1191 1192 1193<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In conclusion, while benign mesothelioma does not pose a threat to life, the malignant form remains notoriously lethal, heavily influencing the overall prognosis associated with this condition.</p> 1194 1195 1196 1197<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Treatment for Mesothelioma</h2> 1198 1199 1200 1201<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or a combination of these have proven to be the most effective <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/treatment/">mesothelioma treatments</a> so far. Whenever possible, <strong>oncologists recommend surgery to remove as much of the cancerous tissue as possible. </strong></p> 1202 1203 1204 1205<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Patients who are not good candidates for surgery are in stage III, or are in poor physical condition or poor health.</p> 1206 1207 1208 1209<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Patients who undergo surgery are then usually given chemotherapy or radiation to try to eliminate any remaining <span id="urn:enhancement-c019fa5e-a336-4570-accf-8782e1acae90" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span> cells. Those who cannot have surgery may be given one or both of these treatments to slow the cancer’s spread and extend life.</p> 1210 1211 1212 1213<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What is the Treatment for Benign Mesothelioma?</h3> 1214 1215 1216 1217<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Benign mesothelioma, unlike its malignant counterpart, is not cancerous and does not spread to other areas of the body. However, it can still require medical intervention due to its growth in regions like the pleura, abdomen, and reproductive organs.</p> 1218 1219 1220 1221<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Primary Treatment: Surgical Removal</h4> 1222 1223 1224 1225<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1226<li><strong>Surgical Procedure:</strong> The primary approach for treating benign mesothelioma is surgical removal. Healthcare professionals typically perform surgery to excise the tumor completely. When these tumors are entirely removed, they generally do not recur.</li> 1227</ul> 1228 1229 1230 1231<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Additional Considerations</h4> 1232 1233 1234 1235<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1236<li><strong>Chemotherapy Options:</strong> In specific cases, some healthcare providers might recommend chemotherapy as an additional layer of treatment. This step is usually considered for certain types of benign mesothelioma to prevent further complications.</li> 1237</ul> 1238 1239 1240 1241<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The combination of surgical intervention and, in some cases, chemotherapy, offers a comprehensive approach to managing benign mesothelioma effectively.</p> 1242 1243 1244 1245<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Are the Complications of Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma?</h3> 1246 1247 1248 1249<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Treating malignant mesothelioma often involves surgery, chemotherapy, or a combination of both. While these treatments can be effective, they come with potential complications that patients should be aware of:</p> 1250 1251 1252 1253<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1254<li><strong>Infection:</strong> Post-surgical infections can occur, as the body is more vulnerable during recovery.</li> 1255 1256 1257 1258<li><strong>Cardiac Issues:</strong> There is a risk of heart problems, such as heart attacks, particularly in patients with pre-existing conditions.</li> 1259 1260 1261 1262<li><strong>Renal Complications:</strong> Kidney failure might arise due to the stress of treatment or medications used during therapy.</li> 1263 1264 1265 1266<li><strong>Multiple Organ Failure:</strong> In some cases, the burden of treatment can lead to the failure of more than one organ system.</li> 1267 1268 1269 1270<li><strong>Respiratory Challenges:</strong> Patients may experience difficulty weaning off ventilators if their respiratory system is compromised.</li> 1271</ul> 1272 1273 1274 1275<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Understanding these potential issues is crucial for anyone considering treatment options for malignant mesothelioma. Always discuss these risks with your healthcare provider to make informed decisions about your care plan.</p> 1276 1277 1278 1279<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Future of Mesothelioma Treatment</h3> 1280 1281 1282 1283<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span id="urn:enhancement-1e66d44d-32b6-4c6b-8ac2-47a75d7c284b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">Mesothelioma</span> research is ongoing, and <strong>some exciting emerging treatments may help more patients in the future:</strong></p> 1284 1285 1286 1287<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1288<li>Better, more targeted chemotherapy drugs that are selective for cancer cells.</li> 1289 1290 1291 1292<li>Photodynamic therapy, which uses light-activated drugs to target tumors.</li> 1293 1294 1295 1296<li>Immunotherapy is a treatment that harnesses the patientâs own immune system to target and kill cancer cells.</li> 1297 1298 1299 1300<li>Gene therapy may allow the manipulation of cancer cell genes to make them easier to kill.</li> 1301 1302 1303 1304<li>Virus therapy is in the very early stages of research but may be useful in harnessing viruses to attack and kill cancer cells selectively.</li> 1305</ul> 1306 1307 1308 1309<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Can I Find Mesothelioma Treatment Near Me? </h3> 1310 1311 1312 1313<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Because <span id="urn:enhancement-cb967337-b4d8-471f-93a5-135d63408d0a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> is rare, many oncologists have little to no experience treating it. Talk to your doctor or diagnosing oncologist for recommendations. </p> 1314 1315 1316 1317<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For the best treatment options, look for a large <span id="urn:enhancement-64acb341-8dec-4212-b85a-40c4dd100859" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">
1317cancer</span> center with <span id="urn:enhancement-013dc9a6-1c8c-4ba8-8780-95ed502f0654" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> specialists on staff. You may need to travel to get the best care. </p> 1318 1319 1320 1321<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Some of the <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/treatment/top-cancer-centers/">top cancer treatment centers</a> in the U.S. for <span id="urn:enhancement-41b09b6c-ef40-446f-9848-4427bf2c1bd3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> are: </strong></p> 1322 1323 1324 1325<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1326<li>MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas</li> 1327 1328 1329 1330<li>Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts</li> 1331 1332 1333 1334<li>The Pacific Mesothelioma Center, Los Angeles, California</li> 1335 1336 1337 1338<li>Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, New York</li> 1339 1340 1341 1342<li>H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida</li> 1343 1344 1345 1346<li>The University of Chicago Cancer Center, Chicago Illinois</li> 1347</ul> 1348 1349 1350 1351<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Veterans with <span id="urn:enhancement-e18dcbc6-10f8-4066-9b13-e0ab91459f1a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> can work with specialists at the VA hospitals and medical centers in Boston and Los Angeles. </p> 1352 1353 1354 1355<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When Should I See a Doctor About Mesothelioma? </h2> 1356 1357 1358 1359<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you know or suspect you were exposed to <span id="urn:enhancement-d54b522c-e21e-450b-9b35-1029fe708f49" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> in the past, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. You do not need to have any symptoms to discuss options, including regular health screenings. </p> 1360 1361 1362 1363<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>If you have any symptoms similar to any of the types of <span id="urn:enhancement-f6cb7e59-443c-4758-b0aa-285f0418cf8f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, see your doctor.</strong> They should be able to rule out more common illnesses and refer you to specialists for an accurate diagnosis. If you are not happy with your doctor’s diagnosis or they do not take your concerns seriously, seek a second opinion. </p> 1364 1365 1366 1367<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma</h2> 1368 1369 1370 1371<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Here are some answers to additional questions people commonly ask about <span id="urn:enhancement-72da510e-e84a-47a9-80af-e8c66e82a875" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> and <span id="urn:enhancement-52108b77-27d0-44ba-be66-a42271617393" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span>. </p> 1372 1373 1374 1375<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How Did I Get Mesothelioma? </h3> 1376 1377 1378 1379<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>You were most likely exposed to <span id="urn:enhancement-e7d597f2-b049-4159-873a-0f0c10c1a4d6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span> at one or more past workplaces.</strong> An experienced <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/asbestos-lawyer/">asbestos attorney</a> can use your work history and their extensive resources to confirm where and when you encountered <span id="urn:enhancement-5ddd87f7-90b3-4422-a4c6-df9e5ac622b8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span>. </p> 1380 1381 1382 1383<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Is There a Cure for Mesothelioma? </h3> 1384 1385 1386 1387<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There is no cure for <span id="urn:enhancement-9cc510c9-53b0-42eb-a653-62471e77310f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> right now. <strong>Specialists treat <span id="urn:enhancement-83704963-b607-4d9c-9cbb-b1d61ef82275" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> like a chronic illness.</strong> Expect to need ongoing treatment to extend your life expectancy and improve your qual
1387ity of life. </p> 1388 1389 1390 1391<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Researchers continue to study the mechanisms of <span id="urn:enhancement-218f367e-fc1b-46b4-8bfb-541b6634ee84" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> and better treatments to help more patients achieve remission. </p> 1392 1393 1394 1395<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Does Anyone Survive Mesothelioma? </h3> 1396 1397 1398 1399<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Although there is no cure for <span id="urn:enhancement-67de9822-bf52-4840-a586-c30c7f816522" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, some people go into remission and live ten years or longer after a diagnosis. This is unusual but possible. <strong>The best chance of a longer life expectancy is to diagnose <span id="urn:enhancement-69811fd6-ec47-4bdb-ac83-c1c8afcf70fd" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> early </strong>and begin aggressive treatments right away. </p> 1400 1401 1402 1403<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What Is the Life Expectancy for Mesothelioma? </h3> 1404 1405 1406 1407<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Many different factors contribute to a patient’s life expectancy: age and overall health, stage of the <span id="urn:enhancement-05d5d8fc-4dbb-4caa-bacd-96090427013e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span>, treatment options, and more. <strong>Considering all mesothelioma patients, the average life expectancy is 12 to 21 months.</strong> However, this figure can vary widely due to several key factors.</p> 1408 1409 1410 1411<ol class="wp-block-list"> 1412<li><strong>Types of Mesothelioma</strong>: There are various forms of this disease, each influencing life expectancy differently. For instance, pleural mesothelioma generally has a different prognosis compared to peritoneal mesothelioma.</li> 1413 1414 1415 1416<li><strong>Individual Factors</strong>: Life expectancy is also affected by personal aspects such as age, overall health, and any existing medical conditions. Younger, healthier individuals may have a better prognosis.</li> 1417 1418 1419 1420<li><strong>Early Detection and Treatment</strong>: Catching mesothelioma early and treating it aggressively can improve outcomes. Patients who receive prompt and comprehensive treatment often experience better results.</li> 1421</ol> 1422 1423 1424 1425<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In summary, while the average life expectancy provides a general guideline, it’s important to consider these individual and medical factors for a more accurate prediction tailored to the patient’s unique situation.</p> 1426 1427 1428 1429<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Questions to Ask Your Medical Team</h2> 1430 1431 1432 1433<p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you received a mesothelioma diagnosis, you probably have many more questions. A lot of these questions can only be answered by your doctors. Make a list of everything you want to know before your next appointment. Here are some examples of important things to ask:</p> 1434 1435 1436 1437<ul class="wp-block-list"> 1438<li>What type of mesothelioma do I have?</li> 1439 1440 1441 1442<li>What is my stage of mesothelioma?</li> 1443 1444 1445 1446<li>What is my prognosis?</li> 1447 1448 1449 1450<li>What are my chances of surviving mesothelioma or going into remission?</li> 1451 1452 1453 1454<li>Do I need any more tests?</li> 1455 1456 1457 1458<li>What are my treatment options?</li> 1459 1460 1461 1462<li>How do I choose from all the treatments available?</li> 1463 1464 1465 1466<li>Can I get treatments for my symptoms?</li> 1467 1468 1469 1470<li>What are the goals of treatment?</li> 1471 1472 1473 1474<li>Do I need to see any other specialists?</li> 1475 1476 1477 1478<li>What additional support can I get for coping with a mesothelioma diagnosis?</li> 1479 1480 1481 1482<li>Could I benefit from alternative therapies?</li> 1483 1484 1485 1486<li>Do I need to change anything about my lifestyle?</li> 1487 1488</ul> 1489 1490 1491 1492<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Getting Legal Help</h2> 1493 1494 1495 1496<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Remember to fill out our form to get your free Financial <span id="urn:enhancement-cfe736df-e090-4fc2-9657-6e5c2c688009" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/damages">Compensation</span> Packet, with information on <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/lawyers-by-state/" data-type="link" data-id="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/lawyers-by-state/"><span id="urn:enhancement-696aff10-3399-4422-9224-ebd7d7ef563f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span>
1496 and <span id="urn:enhancement-2673bf34-6de4-462d-a5d5-85b5e80b86b1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-65a7ca7f-409a-4724-ad28-3a7f1a44654b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/lawyers">lawyers</span></a> in your area. Keep in mind that if you have <span id="urn:enhancement-8adc605c-8668-4a55-bc5e-b4c472cf6aaf" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/mesothelioma">mesothelioma</span>, <span id="urn:enhancement-260541e9-efd8-4aeb-86f8-4814790d40a0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestos">asbestos</span>-related <span id="urn:enhancement-a0165633-6741-464d-9a1f-6bf3fc47138f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/lung">lung</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-d50b7ba3-7b29-4f1d-bdd7-878969e47e32" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/cancer">cancer</span>, or <span id="urn:enhancement-55587c4f-b9ea-48e9-9eeb-f03d7e3fa495" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/asbestosis">asbestosis</span>, you may be eligible for <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-compensation-settlements/">considerable <span id="urn:enhancement-1940afff-4d7f-4c2b-b12b-418c734461b6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl77576/entity/damages">compensation</span></a>. For additional assistance, contact us at 800-793-4540. </strong></p> 1497 1498 1499 1500<div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"> 1501<div class="wp-block-button case-value-btn"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button" href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/calculate-case-form/" style="border-radius:100px">Calculate Your Case Value</a></div> 1502</div> 1503 1504 1505<div class="author-block"> 1506 <div class="author-person"> 1507 <div class="author-image"> 1508 <img decoding="async" src="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/paul-d.jpg" alt="Paul Danziger"> 1509 </div> 1510 <div class="author-name"> 1511 <h2>Paul Danziger</h2> 1512 <small class="title">Reviewer and Editor</small> 1513 </div> 1514 </div> 1515 <div class="author-bio"> 1516 <p>Paul Danziger grew up in Houston, Texas and earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago. For over 25 years years he has focused on representing mesothelioma cancer victims and others hurt by asbestos exposure. Paul and his law firm have represented thousands of people diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer, recovering significant compensation for injured clients. Every client is extremely important to Paul and he will take every call from clients who want to speak with him. Paul and his law firm handle mesothelioma cases throughout the United States.</p> 1517 <p><a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/about-us/paul-danziger/" title="Paul Danziger"><i 1518 class="fa-solid fa-pen-clip"></i> Connect with Mesothelioma Attorney Paul Danziger</a></p> 1519 </div> 1520</div> 1521 1522<div class="sources"> 1523 <h3>References</h3> 1524 <ol class="has__overlay minimized"> 1525 <li id="source1">U.S. Geological Survey. (n.d.). Asbestos Statistics and Information. <br>Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/asbestos-statistics-and-information" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/asbestos-statistics-and-information</a></li><li id="source2">American Cancer Society. (2019, January 9). Key Statistics About Malignant Mesothelioma. <br>Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma/key-statistics.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma/key-statistics.html</a></li><li id="source3">Mayo Clinic. (2022, October 11). Mesothelioma. <br>Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mesothelioma/symptoms-causes/syc-20375022" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mesothelioma/symptoms-causes/syc-20375022</a></li><li id="source4">Shavelle, R., Vavra-Musser, K., Lee, J., and Brooks, J. (2017). Life Expectancy in Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Lung Cancer Int. doi: 10.1155/2017/2782590.<br>Retrieved from: <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5292397/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5292397/</a></li><li id="source5">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2023, July 27). Public Health. Asbestos. <br>Retrieved from: <a href="https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/asbestos/index.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/asbestos/index.asp</a></li> </ol> 1526 <a class="source-toggle" href="javascript:void(0);">View All References</a> 1527</div> 1528 1529 1530 1531 1532 1533<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sources & Further Reading</h2> 1534 1535 1536 1537<ul class="wp-block-list mlc-aeo-sources-2026-06-16"><li><a href="https://www.cancer.gov/types/mesothelioma" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">National Cancer Institute â Malignant Mesothelioma</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/malignant-mesothelioma.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">American Cancer Society â Malignant Mesothelioma</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/asbestos" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">National Cancer Institute â Asbestos and Cancer Risk</a></li><li><a href="https://www.epa.gov/asbestos" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">U.S. EPA â Asbestos</a></li></ul> 1538 1539 1540<p class="mlc-orphan-links-2026-08 wp-block-paragraph">Beyond diagnosis and treatment, these guides may help: <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/mental-health/">coping with a mesothelioma diagnosis emotionally</a>, <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/misconceptions/">common misconceptions about mesothelioma</a>, <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/support/">support resources for patients and families</a>, and <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/mesothelioma-cancer/treatment/medical-marijuana/">medical marijuana for mesothelioma patients</a>.</p> 1541<div class="post-tags" style="display: inline; font-size: 0.9em;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tags: </span><a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/tag/asbestos-exposure/" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none;">Asbestos Exposure</a>, <a href="https://mesotheliomalawyercenter.org/tag/mesothelioma-cancer/" style="display: inline; text-decoration: none;">Mesothelioma Cancer</a></div> </div> 1542 1543 </div> 1544 <aside class="sidebar col-lg-4 col-xl-3"> 1545 <div class="has-sticky"> 1546 1547 <div id="toc" class="sidebar-block"><div class="toc-container"><h2 class="sidebar-title">Jump To A Topic<i class="fa-solid fa-chevron-down"></i></h2><div id="current-toc"></div><ul id="table-of-contents"><li><a class="toc-link" href="#what-is-mesothelioma-cancer">What Is Mesothelioma Cancer?</a></li><li><a class="toc-link" href="#what-causes-mesothelioma">What Causes Mesothelioma?</a></li><li><a class="toc-link" href="#who-is-at-risk-for-mesothelioma">Who Is at Risk for Mesothelioma?</a></li><li><a class="toc-link" href="#types-of-mesothelioma">Types of Mesothelioma</a></li><li><a class="toc-link" href="#what-are-the-symptoms-of-mesothelioma">What Are the Symptoms of Mesothelioma? 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