MESOTHELIOMA INFO

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in a thin layer of cells lining the internal organs of the body, known as mesothelium. There are three recognized types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease and occurs in the lining of the lungs but can also occur in the peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining), pericardial mesothelioma originating from the pericardium Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, although factor Other factors such as smoking, may make mesothelioma more or less likely in some individuals. Industrial workers are widely targeted exposure to asbestos on the job, mesiothelioma symptoms include shortness of breath due to pleural effusion (fluid between the lung and the chest wall) or chest wall pain, and general symptoms such as weight loss.