Mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma is a benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor affecting the lining of the chest, abdomen or the area surrounding the heart caused by exposure to asbestos particles in the air which increases the risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cells can also spread from their original site to other parts of the body. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the pleura or peritoneum.

Even a small exposure to asbestos is known to result in mesothelioma. In many cases mesothelioma does not occur for decades after initial exposure substance that cause cancer. Roughly 3000 cases of mesothelioma have been diagnosed each year. It is also known that family members of workers exposed to asbestos can contract mesothelioma through exposure to the worker clothing. Smoking increases the risk of contracting mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is more common in men. Most cases of mesothelioma occur 30 to 45 years after initial exposure to asbestos. Once it develops, this cancer will continue to grow until it is treated.

The mesothelioma asbestos cancer have various types of treatment options.