Mesothelioma Symptoms - Important Information!

Learn about the varied symptoms that are connected to Mesothelioma and asbestos exposure.

The symptoms of mesothelioma vary greatly depending on the location of the tumor and how rapidly it develops, but patients eventually lose their appetite and feel generally ill. Identify symptoms of mesothelioma with helpful information from a clinical professor in this free video on cancer.

Expert: William Hughson
Bio: Dr. William Hughson is a resident professor of occupational diseases at the University of California San Diego.
Filmmaker: Bing Hu

The Latest News

The Latest on the Mesothelioma drug Alimta:

http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/news/newsarchive/2007/july/18205821

Mesothelioma Links and Resources

I know Wiki is not a real trustworthy source on some subjects, but this article seems well edited:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesothelioma

The National Cancer Institute has all the information you need to get started. It is actually pretty rare, but cases have gone up in the past few decades: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/mesothelioma

Here is another source, the ACS. Pretty much the same info but I like the format better and plenty of follow up info:
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2_3x.asp?dt=29

What didn't they put it in?

From: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/help.html#Info
What are past and present uses of asbestos?

Cement Pipes Laboratory Hoods/Table Tops Elevator Brake Shoes
Cement Wallboard Laboratory Gloves HVAC Duct Insulation
Cement Siding Fire Blankets Boiler Insulation
Asphalt Floor Tile Fire Curtains Breaching Insulation
Vinyl Floor Tile Elevator Equipment Panels Ductwork Flexible Fabric Connections
Vinyl Sheet Flooring Caulking/Putties Cooling Towers
Flooring Backing Adhesives Pipe Insulation (corrugated air-cell, block, etc.)
Construction Mastics (floor tile, carpet, ceiling tile, etc.)
Wallboard Heating and Electrical Ducts
Acoustical Plaster Joint Compounds Vinyl Wall Coverings
Decorative Plaster Spackling Compounds High TemperatureGaskets
Textured Paints/Coatings Roofing Shingles Roofing Felt
Ceiling Tiles and Lay-in Panels Base Flashing Thermal Paper Products
Spray-Applied Insulation Fire Doors Electrical Cloth
Blown-in Insulation Electrical Panel Partitions Fireproofing Materials
Taping Compounds (thermal) Packing Materials (for wall/floor penetrations)
Electric Wiring Insulation Chalkboards

-See what I mean? Who hasn't been in contact with it?

EPA information on Asbestos

This is where you should start if you are looking for asbestos information. Tons of info and statewide resources.