Cancer

Did you know ! Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that occurs in the mesothelium, or the thin membrane lining the body's internal organs. The most common site of mesothelioma is within the pleura, a thin membrane which surrounds the lungs and chest wall. Mesothelioma also occurs in the peritoneum, which surrounds the abdominal cavity, as well as within the pericardium, which envelops the heart.1 Mesothelioma is associated with asbestos exposure. Most individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma have worked with or within proximity of airborne asbestos particles or asbestos dust. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used as an insulation material dating back to the early Greco-Roman eras. Industrial use of the mineral, however, is the culprit for the majority of exposures. While symptoms are similar, mesothelioma is not lung cancer and there is no known nexus between smoking and the development of mesothelioma To be clear leural mesothelioma cancer will normally app...