What other kinds of information is available for people with mesothelioma?

There are numerous cancer web sites, some specific to mesothelioma. Because they are often difficult to locate, we have listed some relevant medical web sites that have information about mesothelioma.

American Institute for Cancer Research
(http://www.aicr.org)

American Thoracic Society
(http://www.thoracic.org/)

Canadian Cancer Society
(http://www.bc.cancer.ca)

MesotheliomaWeb
(http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org)

Mesothelioma At A Glance

• Mesothelioma is a cancer that arises from the cells lining the chest or abdominal cavities.
• Mesothelioma typically results from exposure to asbestos.
• When mesothelioma affects the chest, the doctor may look inside the chest cavity with a special instrument called a thoracoscope.
• When mesothelioma affects the abdomen, the doctor may look inside the abdomen with a special tool called a peritoneoscope.
• Mesothelioma is diagnosed by a biopsy.
• The outlook for patients with mesothelioma depends on how early the disease is detected and how aggressively it is treated.

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