Did you mean Mesothelioma?

Mesothilioma is a misspelled variation of the word “mesothelioma,” (“pronounced mez-uh-thee-lee-YOH-muh). Mesothelioma is a rare variety of cancer that originates in the thin membrane which line the body’s internal organs, known as the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer and has no known cure, but is known only to because by asbestos exposure. Asbestos was a natural mineral that was used in a number of different industrial capacities through the late 19th and 20th century. Options for mesothelioma treatment vary depending on the stage of the malignancy at diagnosis, patient health, and other factors, but may include surgical resection, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy to ease symptoms of the disease.

Mesothelioma symptoms may include chest pain, shortness of breath, or chronic cough. Those with known asbestos history should immediately contact a physician if any adverse respiratory symptoms manifest. Early detection of mesothelioma and asbestos related disease is important to obtaining treatment and legal recourse for those who were wrongfully exposed. Fill out the contact form on this page to find out more about advanced therapies and legal options if you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Last modified: February 15 2010.