Mesothelioma

This website was created to provide lung cancer and mesothelioma patients, their families and friends with up-to-date information. The website has four major sections with detailed information on Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, major Cancer Hospitals and At Risk Jobs.

Lung Cancer
This section explains how cancer develops and other background information about cancer. The effects of smoking with asbestos exposure is detailed in Smoking and Lung Cancer. The Types of Lung Cancer section outlines different categories such as non small cell and small cell lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Symptom section list common lung cancer symptoms that may indicate reason for concern and the need to visit a doctor. Once a diagnosis has been made, a determination of the "stage" or severity of the cancer is made by the doctor. A detailed analysis of the different levels of cancer staging is outlined in Lung Cancer Staging section. Surgery and Chemotherapy, Side Effects and Clinical Trials are all discussed in the Lung Cancer Treatment Options section.

Mesothelioma - Cancer of the Lung Lining
This section provide a descriptions of Pleural Mesothelioma and Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging and Clinical Trials are also covered. The fact that asbestos causes mesothelioma and the many years it takes to develop mesothelioma cancer are covered in Years to Develop and Asbestos Causes Mesothelioma section.

Cancer Hospitals
It is very important that one obtains the best medical care for your loved one. Divided by state we have listed a number of well known Cancer Hospitals. We hope this provides assistance in finding a location close to your home. It is important that you obtain all the facts about mesothelioma or lung cancer and the best way to treat it. In the Questions and Information From Your Doctor section we have outlined a number of question to consider asking your health care professional.

At Risk Jobs
In our At Risk Job section we have listed a number of asbestos or other hazardous jobs that significantly increase ones chances of obtaining lung cancer or mesothelioma. Individuals who worked in these trades are often eligible for financial assistance.