Mesothelioma Medical Resources

Mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is a rare disease. For people who suffer from mesothelioma, finding medical resources to provide knowledge and comfort can often be a difficult prospect. However, thanks to the internet, there are several different sites that can give mesothelioma patients a chance to learn more about alternative treatments, read stories from others who have the disease, and find out all they need to know about mesothelioma.

Here is a list of some of the best mesothelioma medical resources on the internet. While this list is by no means exhaustive, it encompasses many scientific, nonprofit, and governmental sites with up-to-date information and support.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is one of the country's most valuable resources on information about different types of cancer. A nationwide, community-based voluntary nonprofit organization, the American Cancer Society strives to eliminate cancer and reduce the suffering for cancer victims through research, education, and service. The ACS site is full of thorough information about mesothelioma, and provides up-to-date news for the latest development in the treatment of the disease.

American Institute for Cancer Research
www.aicr.org
This site has an inexhaustible offering of recommendations for healthy living, both to help prevent cancer and to live a longer, more vital life if you have been diagnosed with the disease. There is a �recipe corner� for ideas on how to incorporate cancer-fighting foods into your diet, and many other valuable tips and resources. The American Institute for Cancer Research is a charitable organization that sponsors patient education programs, as well as ongoing research and treatment development efforts for all types of cancer.

National Cancer Institute - Mesothelioma
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/malignantmesothelioma
The National Cancer Institute is a division of the National Institute of Health, a governmental office of Health and Human Services. In-depth information about mesothelioma, traditional and new treatments, as well as prevention topics and relevant news items is available at the NCI site.

Mesothelioma Reporter
www.mesotheliomareporter.org
Mesothelioma Reporter is a mesothelioma news blog updated daily.

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF)
www.marf.org
MARF is a nonprofit and charitable organization whose mission is to "eradicate mesothelioma as a life-ending disease." The Board of Directors of MARF include many prestigious physicians, and they are committed to ongoing research into mesothelioma. This site is full of some of the newest and most promising information regarding the treatments of mesothelioma, and also includes extensive information about the disease, as well as notes on future studies and medical symposiums. Learn more about the disease, or volunteer for their cause via the site.