The majority of patients who die of mesothelioma, treated, or untreated, will die of comlications of the growth of the disease in the cavity (abdomen or chest) it originated in and not from disease that has spread to other parts of the body. The fluid or liquid that is found in the chest [...]
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After your initial diagnosis has been confirmed – I.e. from the results of your x-rays, you will be referred to either a medical oncologist, surgeon, or radiation oncologist. He or she will be an expert in treating mesothelioma and may have experience in performing clinical trials and laboratory research. The specialist who is [...]
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