Each year, approximately 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma. In these pages you will find helpful information about the types of mesothelioma, symptoms of the disease, diagnosis, treatment options, and helpful links to treatment centers and research programs. We also provide a glossary of medical terms you may encounter.
Baron & Budd is pleased to support the International Mesothelioma Program (“IMP”) founded by Dr. David Sugarbaker in association with Brigham & Women’s Medical Center in Boston and the Harvard Medical School.
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