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Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) occurs when the cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. Nearby tissues and organ can be affected and the cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the lining of the lungs (pleura or peritoneum). Many cases of mesothelioma develop in people who have worked in jobs where they have inhaled asbestos particles.
UHN Resources
| • | Mesothelioma: Guide to Finding Information |
UHN Clinics or Centres
Related Web Sites
| • | Asbestos: Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers |
| Printable asbestos handout outling its uses, hazards and safe handling. Local Occupational Health Clinics are also listed. | |
| • | Asbestos Exposure: Q&As - National Cancer Institute |
| Explains the risks of exposure and provides links to protection and legal agencies. | |
| • | Canadian Cancer Society: What is Mesothelioma? |
| Signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - from a Canadian perspective. | |
| • | Cancer Research UK |
| UK site with extensive resources on diagnosing, treating and living with mesothelioma. | |
| • | Mesothelioma (benign-fibrous) MedlinePLUS |
| • | Mesothelioma (malignant) MedlinePLUS |
| These MedlinePLUS entries include basic information and detailed illustrations of the respiratory system. | |
| • | Mesothelioma Essentials |
| Supported by ALCASE U.S., information includes clinical trial listings, support and discussion groups and recommended resources. | |
| • | Mesothelioma Cancer |
| A website devoted to providing medical information & support to those diagnosed with mesothelioma | |
| • | Malignant Mesothelioma- National Cancer Institute |
| Information about treatment, prevention, genetics, causes, clinical trialss, literature and statistics | |
| • | Mesothelioma Information & Resource Group |
| It is the aim of this group to provide information about the disease, its causes, its treatment and its personal and legal impact. While this site is backed by the American Cancer Society, it is supported by a Massachsetts law firm. | |
| • | Mesothelioma Center |
| A comprehensive one-stop resource for all asbestos- and mesothelioma-related issues, from occupational exposure to treatment options. |
