Deciding on Treatment See All  Malignant Mesothelioma: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment There are many treatment choices for malignant mesothelioma. Learn about the different options. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. Chemo is part of the treatment for many people with mesothelioma. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells.

Cancer FAQs See All  Malignant Mesothelioma Overview in Cancer FAQs The mesothelium is a tissue that covers and protects the outer surface of some organs. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer that starts in the mesothelium. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Malignant Mesothelioma: Tests After Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis After a diagnosis of mesothelioma, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have malignant mesothelioma, certain exams and tests will be needed to know for sure.

Malignant Mesothelioma See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Malignant Mesothelioma: Introduction in Overview Mesothelioma is a rare kind of cancer. It starts in the mesothelium. This is a thin lining that surrounds organs in certain parts of the body. ...more  Malignant Mesothelioma: Risk Factors in Overview Anyone can get mesothelioma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for this type of cancer.

Cancer FAQs See All  Multiple Myeloma Overview in Cancer FAQs Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in plasma cells in your bone marrow. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

Other Treatment Side Effects See All  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Overview See All  Understanding Bones in Overview A typical bone in your body contains 3 types of tissue - a hard outer tissue, a sponge-like inner tissue, and smooth tissue at the ends. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Introduction in Overview Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in your bone marrow. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more  Multiple Myeloma: Symptoms in Overview Learn about the symptoms multiple myeloma can cause....more  Multiple Myeloma: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease.