We Care About Your Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Mesothelioma Help Now was created to help patients and their families understand their diagnosis. Studies show that patients who are more educated about their condition and understand their treatment options are more likely to achieve longer term survival.

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What is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a rare and complex cancer for which there is no cure. With the only known cause being asbestos, mesothelioma is more than a diagnosis—it’s a life-altering event affecting entire families and communities. With over 3,000 new diagnoses each year, you are not alone in your fight against mesothelioma. As a community, we stand together in this battle. Vast support networks and resources are here to help you understand this disease and get Mesothelioma Help Now.

Learn About Pleural Mesothelioma

Pleural Mesothelioma

The most common form of the disease, pleural mesothelioma forms in the lung’s protective lining—the pleura—after having inhaled asbestos fibers. Pleural mesothelioma has a poor prognosis, but life-extending treatments can help improve patient survival.

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Learn About Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen—the peritoneum—after having ingested asbestos fibers. With the best prognosis of all three mesotheliomas, peritoneal mesothelioma patients can undergo potentially life-saving surgeries and treatments.

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Learn About Pericardial Mesothelioma

Pericardial Mesothelioma

The rarest form of the disease, pericardial mesothelioma forms in the lining around the heart—the pericardium. With only 150 known cases, pericardial mesothelioma is difficult to treat, and doctors continue to learn more about this complex cancer.

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Learn How Mesothelioma is Diagnosed

How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?

Mesothelioma can only be diagnosed by an experienced oncologist who specializes in your exact disease location, type and stage. The process for diagnosing mesothelioma is complex and often leads to misdiagnosis.

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Treating Mesothelioma

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Radiation

Using high-energy rays, doctors can target and shrink mesothelioma tumors. Radiation therapy is a standard mesothelioma treatment.

How Radiation Treatments Work

Chemotherapy

During chemotherapy, anti-cancer drugs circulate through the body helping to slow mesothelioma progression. Chemotherapy is an important treatment against mesothelioma.

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Surgery

By removing mesothelioma tumors, surgeons can help patients live longer and with a higher quality of life. Different surgeries are available for each type of mesothelioma.

Review your Surgical Options

Mesothelioma Specialists and Cancer Centers

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Dr. David Sugarbaker - Pleural

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Dr. Paul Sugarbaker - Peritoneal

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Read about Dr. Cameron

Dr. Robert Cameron - Pleural

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Read about B&H

Brigham & Women’s Hospital

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Read about Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

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Read about Baylor Lung

Baylor Lung Institute

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Free Resources for Patients and Families

Get the help you’ve been searching for

Here’s what to expect when you get your free Mesothelioma Help Guide:

  1. Get answers to questions about what causes mesothelioma and how to fight it
  2. Understand the best mesothelioma treatments for extending life expectancy
  3. Find a mesothelioma specialist for a personalized treatment plan

Looking for a Mesothelioma Specialist?

Your choice in doctor matters. Mesothelioma specialists work with specific types of patients based on disease location, stage and cell type. Help us match you with the best doctor for your diagnosis.

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Free Mesothelioma Help Guide

Order our Mesothelioma Help Guide today for comprehensive information about this disease and how to fight back.

Prognosis and Survivors

Learn About Life Expectancy

Life Expectancy

As part of your prognosis, doctors will tell you what your life expectancy is based on their experience with your diagnosis. Patients can do a lot to improve their life expectancy, which is never set in stone.

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Learn About Survival Rates

Survival Rates

Survival rates look at historical data and give patients a general idea of their likelihood to survive a certain amount time. Survival rate statistics are notoriously incomplete, and shouldn’t be taken at face value as these numbers continue to improve.

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Learn About Survivors

Mesothelioma Survivors

Mesothelioma survivors are those who beat the odds and sent the disease into long-term remission. Their stories are inspirational and play a key role in the fight against mesothelioma. Learn more about these incredible mesothelioma survivors and what they did to overcome such devastating obstacles.

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Support Options

Research shows that having a cancer support network greatly contributes to a patient’s willingness to survive. Because it’s such a significant part of a diagnosis, tremendous support resources and options have been assembled to help patients and their families feel connected to those who understand what they’re going through.

Learn About Legal Help

Legal Help

Sadly, mesothelioma patients are victims of negligence by asbestos companies. As such, legal support options are available to those who wish to take action. Compassionate, dedicated mesothelioma law teams work with patients like you and your loved ones to understand your history with asbestos and build a case on your behalf.

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Learn About Financial Aid

Financial Aid

A mesothelioma diagnosis is not just emotionally devastating, but financially destructive as well. Treatments costs are expensive, and insurance plans often don’t cover every cost a family incurs during diagnosis and treatment. Financial aid is available, and it can offer peace of mind to struggling families.

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Top Blog Posts

Mesothelioma Cytology vs. Histology in Diagnosing Pleural Mesothelioma

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Histology, or examining a tissue biopsy, is the only current conclusive way to diagnose pleural mesothelioma. It’s considered a much more reliable method than mesothelioma cytology—withdrawing fluid from pleural effusions. However, mesothelioma cells often appear in the liquid first, so researchers are trying to improve cytology methods to ensure the disease gets diagnosed before treatments become […]

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