Mesothelioma is the dreaded scourge today and a continuous strive towards mesothelioma-free world can perhaps present the dawn, we all dream. Fortunately, the prejudices and false belief like curse or evil forces have already been eradicated and people have become much more down to earth in approach.

The most optimistic part has been to remove the stupid notion of ignorant people and the mind set to stand by the unfortunate mesothelioma and patients and their families. Mesothelioma, being an acute problem all over the world and the scary disastrous effect irrespective of cast and creed, People have been able to build a global network.

Here is a list of places/ institutes/ research organisations, which can be of immense help to the people.

1. American Cancer society
2. National Cancer Institute
3. University of Pennsylvania’s Oncolink
4. Mayo Clinic
5. American Institute for Cancer Research
6. American Thoracic Society
7. Canadian Cancer Society
8. ChemoCare
9. Anderson Network
10. Cancer Hope Network

There are several diagnosis processes involved to conform the disease Mesothelioma, which mainly depends on the symptoms and the severity of the disease. It depends upon the discretion of the medical practitioner.

The symptoms are to be analysed very carefully to find out the potential of the disease. But the symptoms of Mesothelioma are common to even some less risk-prone diseases also. So, in case any such symptom shows a persistent effect, we advise you to consult a physician at the initial stage to estimate your health risk. National Cancer Institute advises the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) and x-rays.

Equipment to be used

• X-Ray of various organs
• Computed Tomography (CT) scans
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET).

Methodologies

• Fluid Sampling
• Tissue Sampling
• Imaging

Mesothelioma, the dreaded scourge, is still incurable and challenge to the medical pratitioners and researchers. Its just one kind of cancer in a lay man’s language.

Some symptoms

• Short breath
• Coughing Blood
• Anemia
• Abnormal fatigue ness
• Bowel obstruction
• Constant chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Drastic weight loss
• Lack of appetite
• Worsening chronic cough
• Chronic bronchitis
• Pneumonia

None of the above conforms to Mesothelioma, but again any one of the above can be the symptom of mesothelioma. We believe in prevention better than cure. So, if anybody finds such symptoms, it’s better to consult physician.