Malignant Mesothelioma

 Malignant mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, it's important to remember you are not alone. Novocure is pioneering a new treatment with potential to help people live longer and improve their quality of life with malignant mesothelioma. 

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. It has no known cure, but there are treatments to help you manage your symptoms, prolong your life and provide a better quality of life

Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the pleural lining of the lungs. It is caused by asbestos exposure. It can take 10 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos for malignant mesothelioma to appear. The average life expectancy for a patient diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma is about 12 to 21 months.

Malignant mesothelioma (MM) is a rare, aggressive cancer that develops in the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs, known as the mesothelium. MM can develop from anywhere from the chest to the abdomen, but usually appears in the pleura or the peritoneum. The most important risk factor for MM is exposure to asbestos. Other factors that may increase your risk include radiation exposure, SV40 viral infection, erionite and/or family history of mesothelioma.

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