Facing a mesothelioma diagnosis?
You are not alone. Here is where to start: learn the basics, find a mesothelioma specialist or cancer center, look for clinical trials, and connect with others — all in one place.
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Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer that forms in the mesothelium — the thin lining around the lungs, abdomen, heart, or testis — and is most often caused by asbestos exposure. Tomeko brings together the specialists, cancer centers, research, clinical trials, and community for mesothelioma so you can go from overwhelmed to oriented. For authoritative medical detail, see the reference sources below.
Identifiers: ICD-10 C45 · ICD-O 9050/3
Types of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is grouped by where it starts and by its cell type. Tomeko has a dedicated hub for each:
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Research & market landscape for mesothelioma
Following mesothelioma for research or industry? Tomeko brings together the recruiting trials, the latest literature, patient organizations, and the specialist and cancer-center footprint for mesothelioma — the real-world landscape behind the condition, in one place.
Researchers, patient organizations & industry: Tomeko provides de-identified, no-PHI demand and engagement signal, trial awareness, and a labeled, editorially-firewalled presence for mesothelioma and every rare condition. See how Tomeko works with industry →
Common questions
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer of the mesothelium — the lining around the lungs (pleural), abdomen (peritoneal), heart (pericardial), or testis. It is most often linked to asbestos exposure.
What are the types of mesothelioma?
The main types are pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, and tunica vaginalis mesothelioma, and by cell type: epithelioid, sarcomatoid, and biphasic. Tomeko has a dedicated hub for each.
Where can I find a mesothelioma specialist?
Use Tomeko's specialist and Centers-of-Excellence directories to find clinicians and cancer centers that treat mesothelioma, filtered to your area.
Are there clinical trials for mesothelioma?
Yes — Tomeko shows live, recruiting mesothelioma studies from ClinicalTrials.gov on the hub.