Category Archives: Risks Of Mesothelioma
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of mesothelioma. A rare and aggressive cancer, malignant mesothelioma invades the mesothelium, which is the thin membrane that covers and protects the majority of the internal organs of the body. Composed of two different layers of cells, the mesothelium both surrounds the majority of internal organs and forms a … Continue reading
Causes of Mesothelioma
The causes of mesothelioma, a rare but rather devastating and aggressive form of cancer, are most often related to asbestos exposure. Even an exposure of two to three months can result in the development of mesothelioma decades later. It is the inhalation of asbestos fibers that ultimately settle in the body and cause chronic inflammation … Continue reading