Mesothelioma.us releases some critical information about how to avoid mesothelioma

Mesothelioma.us, a free online resource that provides people with mesothelioma and their families with educational articles and other information about the disease, has just released some critical information about how to beat mesothelioma.

As a spokesperson for http://www.mesothelioma.us/ noted, the founders of the site have posted the latest updates about clinical trials that are being conducted on people with mesothelioma, as well as new information about mesothelioma research.

Although mesothelioma remains a challenging type of cancer to recognize, diagnose and treat, what is definitely known is that it is caused by the exposure and inhalation of asbestos fibers. Researchers also know that there is a very long incubation period before symptoms begin to appear.

As a result, anyone who has ever worked with asbestos, or is married to someone who regularly came in contact with the dangerous fibers, should be especially vigilant about any unusual symptoms that they are experiencing.

"A lot of research on mesothelioma is devoted to learning about how asbestos affects cells, and how cells are changed by exposure to this material," the company spokesperson said, adding that with the knowledge gained from this research, medical scientists hope to learn how this can be prevented or minimized.

"Clinical trials are also being carried out by the National Institute of Cancer in attempts to improve the effectiveness of the mesothelioma treatments. With real patients participating in these clinical trials, the chances of more accurate results are higher."

In general, notes the newly-posted article, the clinical trials that are being conducted are thought to have some value to patients. While there are no guarantees and more research is necessary, the number of clinical trials is on the rise.

With the information and technology that is available today, the spokesperson noted, it is just a matter of time before an effective treatment is discovered.