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.
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- Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Nonprofit organization that collaborates with patients, families, physicians, advocates and researchers dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma.
- Mesothelioma UK Information and resource for patients with mesothelioma and their caregivers. Includes causes, diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, legal issues, links, and support groups.
- Macmillan Cancer Support: Mesothelioma Description of the disease, causes and diagnosis, treatment options, clinical trials, and additional resources.
- NHS Choices: Mesothelioma Provides information on this cancer of the mesothelial cells, its causes and outlook. Includes a video where patients describe their experiences.
- ASCO: Mesothelioma Guide Help guide providing the latest research, resources, and treatment options for mesothelioma cancer.
- Mesothelioma Group Resources and information on the latest treatments for mesothelioma, an in-depth guide for patients, family members and friends.
- ACS: Malignant Mesothelioma Detailed guide features information, references, and resources about the disease.
- ACOR: Mesothelioma Support and Information Email support group for the disease.
- June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund Features news, fundraising and research activity, history of the disease, donations, advice, and support information.
- Cancer Research UK: Mesothelioma Provides information on this cancer, the symptoms and causes, tests and treatment, living with mesothelioma and current research.
- Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund Raising funds for disease research. Includes information, support, fundraising activities, donations, a message board and personal stories.
- International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) Provides information on mesothelioma types, diagnosis, and treatment options.
- Mayo Clinic: Mesothelioma Includes a description of mesothelioma and provides information about symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, treatments and drugs.
- NCI: Malignant Mesothelioma Array of information resources for lay and professional viewers. Includes causes, prevention, genetics, treatment options and clinical trials.
- MedlinePlus: Mesothelioma Provides the definition, symptoms, risk factors, complications, and treatment options. Includes illustrations.