Directory of Mesothelioma Resources

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A benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor affecting the lining of the lungs and chest cavity or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos dust is the most common reason for developing this disease.

Resources in This Category

• ACOR: Mesothelioma Support and Information

  http://listserv.acor.org/scripts/wa-ACOR.exe?A0=MESOTHELIOMA
  Email support group for the disease.

• ACS: Malignant Mesothelioma

  http://www.cancer.org/cancer/malignantmesothelioma/index
  Detailed guide features information, references, and resources about the disease.

• ASCO: Mesothelioma Guide

  http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/mesothelioma
  Help guide providing the latest research, resources, and treatment options for mesothelioma cancer.

• Cancer Research UK: Mesothelioma

  http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-help/type/mesothelioma/
  Provides information on this cancer, the symptoms and causes, tests and treatment, living with mesothelioma and current research.

• International Mesothelioma Program (IMP)

  http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_Services/surgery/thoracic-surgery/mesothelioma/default.aspx
  Provides information on mesothelioma types, diagnosis, and treatment options.

• June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund

  http://www.junehancockfund.org/
  Features news, fundraising and research activity, history of the disease, donations, advice, and support information.

• Macmillan Cancer Support: Mesothelioma

  http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertypes/Mesothelioma/Mesothelioma.aspx
  Description of the disease, causes and diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, and additional resources.

• Mayo Clinic: Mesothelioma

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mesothelioma/basics/definition/con-20026157
  Includes a description of mesothelioma and provides information about symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, treatments and drugs.

• MedlinePlus: Mesothelioma

  https://medlineplus.gov/mesothelioma.html
  Provides the definition, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment options. Includes illustrations.

• Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

  http://www.curemeso.org/
  Nonprofit organization that collaborates with patients, families, physicians, advocates and researchers dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma.

• Mesothelioma Group

  http://www.mesotheliomagroup.com/
  Resources and information on the latest treatments for mesothelioma, an in-depth guide for patients, family members and friends.

• Mesothelioma UK

  http://www.mesothelioma.uk.com/
  Information and resource for patients with mesothelioma and their caregivers. Includes causes, diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, legal issues, links, and support groups.

• Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund

  http://www.blf.org.uk/Page/MKMRF-Mick-Knighton-Mesothelioma-Research-Fund
  Raising funds for disease research. Includes information, support, fundraising activities, donations, a message board and personal stories.

• NCI: Malignant Mesothelioma

  http://www.cancer.gov/types/mesothelioma/
  Array of information resources for lay and professional viewers. Includes causes, prevention, genetics, treatment options and clinical trials.

• NHS Choices: Mesothelioma

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/mesothelioma/
  Provides information on this cancer of the mesothelial cells, its causes and outlook. Includes a video where patients describe their experiences.

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