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- What is mesothelioma?
- Symptoms of mesothelioma
- Causes of mesothelioma
- Prevention of mesothelioma
- Risk factors for mesothelioma
- Complications of mesothelioma
- When to see a doctor about mesothelioma
- Diagnosis of mesothelioma
- Conventional treatment of mesothelioma
- Alternative/complementary treatment of mesothelioma
- Living with mesothelioma
- Caring for someone with mesothelioma
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Last reviewed: 3 January 2009 || Last updated: 8 January 2010
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Australian Cancer Council (Australia)
- Leukemia Foundation (Australia)
- UK Cancer Help (UK)
- Cancer Back-up (UK)
- National Cancer Institute (USA)
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (USA)
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Asbestos (USA)
- Asbestos Disease Awareness Organisation (USA)
- Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Centre (USA)
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
