Epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common cell type of mesothelioma. Patients with this form of the cancer have many treatment options and favorable prognoses.| MAA Center
Asbestos was commonly used in the military because of its fire-resistant and durable qualities. Asbestos was most heavily used in the military between the…| MAA Center
Pleural effusion causes many symptoms for malignant pleural mesothelioma patients. Pleurodesis is a palliative treatment option. Learn more about the potential risks and benefits.| MAA Center
Malignant mesothelioma has a reputation as an aggressive cancer because of how the mesothelioma cells can quickly grow and spread throughout the body. Unfortunately,…| MAA Center
Because of the wide use of asbestos in the past, countless Americans are at risk of exposure. However, studies have shown that the most…| MAA Center
Radiation therapy is a common cancer treatment, including for mesothelioma. Patients may undergo radiation as part of a multimodal plan with chemotherapy and surgery,…| MAA Center
While the goal of standard mesothelioma treatments is to remove or kill as much of the cancer as possible, palliative treatments are focused on…| MAA Center
Mesothelioma misdiagnosis is a rather common occurrence. Since each case of the rare asbestos cancer is unique, it can be extremely challenging to recognize…| MAA Center
Imaging scans are crucial to diagnosing mesothelioma. Learn more about how mesothelioma X-rays, CT scans, PET scans and MRIs are used for diagnosis.| MAA Center
What is Peritoneal Mesothelioma? Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that forms in the abdomen. It is also known as abdominal…| MAA Center
Pericardial mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of the disease, accounting for only 1 – 2% of all mesothelioma diagnoses. Pericardial mesothelioma originates in the…| MAA Center
The latency period of mesothelioma depends on asbestos exposure, occupation, and age. Learn more about factors affecting latency period.| MAA Center
Diagnosing mesothelioma can be difficult, but is extremely important to ensuring the best possible treatment. Learn more about how mesothelioma is diagnosed and what comes next at MAA Center.| MAA Center