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According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the federal National Institutes of Health (NIH), the lining of human lungs, heart and stomach is called the "mesothelium" and a tumor there is called "mesothelioma"; usually starting in the lungs, whether benign or malignant (cancer). When in doubt, get checked by a qualified doctor, and know it may take years to develop.
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Symptoms include:
- Hard breathing
- Rib cage-area pain
- Abdominal swelling, lumping or pain
- Unexplained weight loss
Need legal advice? Check out Mesothelioma.org. The mission of Mesothelioma.org is to connect mesothelioma victims with legal resources.
According to a representative: "The primary victims of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma include veterans, emergency personnel, firemen, mechanics, and even homeowners. By providing a live chat option (the only mesothelioma/asbestos website that offers a live chat 24/7), Q & A sessions, survivor blog posts, and an annual $10,000 scholarship, the website strives to have an impact on the community. Mesothelioma Help has fostered relationships with organizations across the globe."
For more information, see also Asbestos in the Home.
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