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Being told you have malignant mesothelioma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.

Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation from X-rays or particles to kill cancer cells.

Anyone can get mesothelioma. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for this type of cancer.

The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Learn about the stages of malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Surgery can sometimes be used to treat mesothelioma. The type of surgery you have depends on where the cancer is, how much it has spread, and other factors.

Mesothelioma often does not cause symptoms in its early stages. Many times, this type of cancer does not cause symptoms until it's advanced. Symptoms depend on where the cancer is located. Here's what you need to know.

After a diagnosis of mesothelioma, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare team learn more about your cancer.

There are many treatment choices for malignant mesothelioma. Learn about the different options.

Here's a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider when deciding on treatment for malignant mesothelioma.

Your esophagus is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. It plays a vital role in digestion. Sometimes, violent coughing or vomiting can tear the tissue of your lower esophagus and it can start to bleed. The condition is called a Mallory-Weiss tear.