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Types Of Mesothelioma

There are three main types of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma, the most common, peritoneal mesothelioma and pericardial mesothelioma. According to The National Cancer Institute malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, in which cancer cells are found in the pleura, the sac lining the chest, in the peritoneum, the lining of the abdominal cavity, or … 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

Mesothelioma Information

According to The National Cancer Institute malignant mesothelioma types are a rare form of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the sac lining the chest called the pleura, in the lining of the abdominal cavity called the peritoneum or in the lining around the heart, called the pericardium. The lining of the chest, … Continue reading