What is Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma, more precisely known as malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the mesothelial cells, most commonly those in the lining that covers the lungs (pleura). Mesothelial cells exist in the lining (membrane) that covers the outer surface of our body organs. The majority of people with mesothelioma have been exposed to asbestos at some time during their life.

Doctors usually divide mesothelioma into three types:


  1. Pleural mesothelioma - affects the pleura, the lining surrounding the lungs. This is the most common form.
  2. Peritoneal mesothelioma - the cancer attacks the lining of the abdomen, the peritoneum. This is the second most common form.
  3. Pericardial mesothelioma - the cancer attacks the protective layer covering the heart. This is the rarest form.

All three forms of mesothelioma are nearly always caused by asbestos exposure.


Cancer Mesothelioma


Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that most often starts in the covering of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) but can also start in the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma).

Here is information on symptoms and causes (including asbestos), tests and scans to diagnose mesothelioma, treatment including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and current research. Information on living with mesothelioma includes coping with your diagnosis, and managing when you have advanced disease.
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