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Mesothelioma The diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma cancer begins with a medical history to document the patient’s symptoms and any possible asbestos exposure, followed by a complete physical examination. These steps generally are followed by a chest or abdominal X-ray or an MRI, which allows the doctor to assess the size, location and extent of the [...]

A RESOLUTION recognizing National Mesothelioma Awareness Day as September 26. WHEREAS, mesothelioma is a deadly cancer which invades the lining of the lungs or abdomen until it destroys the vital organs and is directly related to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma kills 3,000 Americans each year, and according to the National Cancer Institute, about 2,000 new cases [...]