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Mesothelioma is a relatively rare cancer, that is usually associated with asbestos. Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma even years later.
Currently, mesothelioma is an active area of lawsuits and litigation. The area of law is not usually medical malpractice, because mesothelioma liability is usually related to the asbestos exposure, involving legal areas such as product liability, wrongful death, or other liability. However, medical malpractice for mesothelioma can occur due to failure to diagnose mesothelioma in its early stages. Such delayed diagnosis of mesothelioma worsens its prognosis. Always seek qualified legal advice about malpractice or other law, as the area is very complex. ...more »
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Prognosis for Mesothelioma: Usually poor because mesothelioma is rarely diagnosed early.
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The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
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A usually malignant and aggressive neoplasm of the mesothelium which is often associated with exposure to asbestos. - (Source - Diseases Database)
A rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Mesothelioma as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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