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Stage 2 Mesothelioma Stage 2 mesothelioma is considered to be early-stage cancer. The prognosis is fair, and treatment options are available for patients with stage 2 cancer. Navigate This Page What is Stage 2 Mesothelioma? Diagnosis of Stage 2 Mesothelioma Stage 2 Mesothelioma Life Expectancy Treatment for Stage 2 Mesothelioma In general, stage 2 mesothelioma […]

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Meso Treatment Surgery

Mesothelioma Surgery Surgery can be a large part of a patient’s experience with mesothelioma. Diagnostic surgery may be needed to obtain a biopsy to diagnose the cancer and therapeutic surgery to remove tumors to slow the spread of cancer. Palliative surgery may also be employed to make patients feel more comfortable. Navigate This Page Diagnostic

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Peritoneal Meso

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Peritoneal mesothelioma is cancer in the peritoneum, the lining of the abdomen. It is the second most common type of mesothelioma cancer. The most effective form of treatment is a procedure called CRS-HIPEC, which is cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Navigate This Page Peritoneal Mesothelioma Risk Factors Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms Peritoneal Mesothelioma

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Pericardial Meso

Pericardial Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is cancer in the mesothelium, the membrane surrounding many organs. Pericardial mesothelioma is cancer in the heart’s lining, called the pericardium. It accounts for less than one percent of all mesothelioma cases. The prognosis is poor, but surgery, chemotherapy, and other treatments can extend survival. Navigate This Page Pericardial Mesothelioma Causes and

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Testicular Meso

Testicular Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is cancer that forms in the mesothelium, or membrane, that surrounds certain organs. Testicular mesothelioma accounts for less than one percent of all mesothelioma cases. It develops in the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testicles and is more common in older age groups. Studies reveal that nearly half of patients survive for at

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Mesothelioma Symptoms

Mesothelioma Symptoms Mesothelioma is cancer that forms in the mesothelium, or membrane, of various organs, such as the lungs, heart, and digestive system. Symptoms of mesothelioma vary depending on where cancer develops. General symptoms may include unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, and fatigue. Navigate This Page Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms Pericardial Mesothelioma

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National Mesothelioma Law Firm

Leading National Mesothelioma Law Firm If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be eligible to recover substantial compensation from the asbestos product manufacturers that exposed you to asbestos. We are an experienced nationwide mesothelioma law firm with nearly $20 billion in wins for our clients. Call us now at 1-800-723-3216 to schedule a

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Maura Kolb, managing attorney of the asbestos resolution section of the Lanier Law Firm

Meso Trust Funds

Asbestos Trust Funds and Payouts List Approximately $30 billion is available in asbestos trust funds to compensate patients with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses. Asbestos trust funds were established by asbestos product manufacturers that went bankrupt in response to the large number of mesothelioma lawsuits against them. Asbestos trust funds provide a faster means of

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Mesothelioma Treatment

Mesothelioma Treatment Malignant mesothelioma treatment is individualized for each patient. The treatment plan may be focused on extending life through treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy. Although the cancer is currently considered incurable, this multimodality treatment can significantly extend life for some patients. Some patients are treated with palliative care, which focuses on

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Pleural Mesothelioma

Pleural Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is cancer in the membrane of various organs. Pleural mesothelioma, also called malignant pleural mesothelioma or MPM, is found in the membrane between the lungs and chest wall, called the pleura. Without treatment, the average life expectancy of pleural mesothelioma is six months following diagnosis. Mesothelioma surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other

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