The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system. It's also called the external genitalia.

Although most employers treat cancer survivors fairly and legally, some employers—either through outdated personnel policies or an uninformed or misguided supervisor—erect unnecessary and sometimes illegal barriers to survivors' job opportunities.

Chemotherapy (chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells. Chemo is part of the treatment for many people with mesothelioma.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.