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General Cancer Resources |
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Coping with Cancer
Managing side effects and complications caused by cancer and its treatment.
Support and Resources
Information about cancer support organizations, finances, insurance, home care, and hospice care.
Educational Materials About Clinical Trials
Types of trials, how they work, risks and benefits of taking part.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies used in addition to, or instead of, conventional cancer treatments.
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Definition of malignant mesothelioma: A rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the sac lining the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one's risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
For an overview of malignant mesothelioma, see Mesothelioma: Questions and Answers.
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Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy
Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment
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Metastatic Cancer: Q&A
Information related to prevention, genetics, and risk factors
Understanding Gene Testing
Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Cancer Genetics Overview
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Asbestos Exposure: Questions and Answers
Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data
Mesothelioma Trial Results
How to Find a Cancer Treatment Trial
Clinical Trial Search
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Resources available from the PubMed database
Cancer Topic Searches: Thoracic Cancers
Cancer Literature in PubMed
Includes NCI-supported research, funding opportunities, and special reports
Cancer Research Portfolio: NCI-Supported Research and Funding
Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival
Finding Cancer Statistics
Understanding Cancer Statistics
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