Mesothelioma
A brief digest about this topic
The tissue that lines your lungs, stomach, heart and other organs is called mesothelium. Mesothelioma is cancer of that tissue. It is a rare but serious type of cancer. It usually starts in the lungs, but can also start in the abdomen or other organs. Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. It can take a long time - 30 to 50 years - between being around asbestos and getting the disease. Treatment includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or all three.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
Provided by: NIH - National Institute of Health
Links shared publicly online about this topic
Mesothelioma
mesothelioma.emedtv.com — “Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is typically caused by exposure to asbestos. This selection from the eMedTV library gives an overview of this disease, including risk factors, treatment options, and more.” View full resource at mesothelioma.emedtv.com
Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2011 at 2:05 pm By:
Surviving Mesothelioma | Mesothelioma Treatment
mesotheliomanews.com — “A study from the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) has found that some mesothelioma patients can survive for three years after surgery.” View full resource at mesotheliomanews.com
Most Recently Shared on January 18, 2012 at 8:22 pm By:
Dr. Sugarbaker- founder of BWH's Intl Mesothelioma Program leads research team study: Surviving 3 Yrs w/ #Mesothelioma http://t.co/h7oF5nlI
Mesothelioma - Medpedia
wiki.medpedia.com — “Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that forms in the mesothelium " the thin, slippery, lining around the lung (pleura), abdomen (peritoneum), or rarely the heart (pericardium) or testis...” View full resource at wiki.medpedia.com
Most Recently Shared on September 26, 2010 at 2:14 pm By:
The Medpedia Project Health Site
National #Mesothelioma Awareness Day www.curemeso.org http://bit.ly/ajblP5 http://wiki.medpedia.com/Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer - Pleural Mesothelioma Center
pleuralmesothelioma.com — “Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer - Pleuralmesothelioma.com
” View full resource at pleuralmesothelioma.com
Most Recently Shared on July 18, 2011 at 9:53 am By:
Genetic mutation linked to mesothelioma susceptibility | Mesothelioma News
mesothelioma.com — “BAP1 gene mutation linked to development of mesothelioma, melanoma.” View full resource at mesothelioma.com
Most Recently Shared on September 1, 2011 at 10:15 pm By:
Melanoma Research Oncology, Dermatology, and Health Organization
#Melanoma genetic mutation linked to #mesothelioma susceptibility http://t.co/QH1T6MB
Genetic Link To Mesothelioma Discovered
medicalnewstoday.com — “Scientists have found that individuals who carry a mutation in a gene called BAP1 are susceptible to developing two forms of cancer mesothelioma, and melanoma of the eye. Additionally, when these” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on August 30, 2011 at 7:05 am By:
Genetic Link To Mesothelioma Discovered http://mnt.to/3ZfW #skincancer #melanoma
Mesothelioma Breath Test Hope
medicalnewstoday.com — “Researchers from Italy and The Netherlands have developed an electronic nose that appears to be able to tell if someone has Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) just from sampling their breat” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on November 10, 2011 at 7:05 pm By:
Mesothelioma Breath Test Hope http://t.co/zSQpWZZQ #cancer
Overview of Asbestosis Mesothelioma Cancer
public-healthcare-issues.suite101.com — “Mesothelioma cancers are caused by asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma treatment options are individualized. Symptoms do not always start in the lungs.” View full resource at public-healthcare-issues.suite101.com
Most Recently Shared on June 19, 2010 at 12:21 am By:
Overview of Asbestosis Mesothelioma Cancer: Mesothelioma cancers are caused by asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma treat... http://bit.ly/drVkdT
Oncology Article | Mesothelioma
mdlinx.com — “What is the role of radiotherapy in malignant pleural mesothelioma?” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2011 at 11:56 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
What is the role of radiotherapy in malignant pleural mesothelioma?: The Oncologist http://bit.ly/hJUvg5 #oncology
Mesothelioma Causes and Treatment
cancer.suite101.com — “Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. A cure for this disease is exceedingly rare.” View full resource at cancer.suite101.com
Most Recently Shared on May 20, 2010 at 12:37 am By:
Mesothelioma Causes and Treatment: Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer commonly caused by exposure to asbestos. ... http://bit.ly/c6U8KA
Oncology Article | Mesothelioma
mdlinx.com — “Coactivation of receptor tyrosine kinases in malignant mesothelioma as a rationale for combination targeted therapy” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on September 2, 2011 at 9:41 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Coactivation of receptor tyrosine kinases in malignant mesothelioma as a rationale for combination tar... http://t.co/usNUYvf #oncology
Oncology Article | Mesothelioma
mdlinx.com — “A systematic review of lung-sparing extirpative surgery for pleural mesothelioma” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on February 9, 2011 at 12:00 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
A systematic review of lung-sparing extirpative surgery for pleural mesothelioma: Journal of the Royal... http://bit.ly/fn98Ee #oncology
Oncology Article | Mesothelioma
mdlinx.com — “Epidermal growth factor receptor overexpression in malignant pleural mesothelioma: Prognostic correlations” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2011 at 12:22 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Epidermal growth factor receptor overexpression in malignant pleural mesothelioma: Prognostic correlat... http://bit.ly/fDStpJ #oncology
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Information
disabled-world.com — “Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a rare fatal cancer of the abdominal lining usually associated with asbestos exposure” View full resource at disabled-world.com
Most Recently Shared on October 9, 2010 at 6:42 pm By:
Disabled World Health Advocate and Health News
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Information http://ff.im/-rMiO9
Oncology Article | Mesothelioma
mdlinx.com — “Serum soluble mesothelin concentrations in malignant pleural mesothelioma: relationship to tumor volume, clinical stage and changes in tumor burden” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on January 7, 2011 at 7:15 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Serum soluble mesothelin concentrations in malignant pleural mesothelioma: relationship to tumor volum... http://bit.ly/ieiX5Z #oncology
The Top 3 resources shared on this topic. More resources.
Key stats and trends about this topic
Related WisdomCards
Featuring the top 3 experts for this topic
-
Michael Whitehead - STNNurse_Mikey
If you treat the disease you win and you lose, but if you treat the person I guarantee you'll win every time. Auxiliary Nurse - Studying Paediatric Nursing at one of the best nursing schools in the country _ Southampton University. Feel free to get in touch, via twitter or facebook!
-
BWH Dept of Surgery
The official site of the Brigham and Women's Hospital Dept. of Surgery.
-
The Medpedia Project
Medpedia is a long-term project to advance collaborative, transparent health and medical knowledge.
Advertisement
