What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Attorneys
Unlike other cancers, the only known cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos fibers.
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Mesothelioma is a rare, fatal cancer that affects the mesothelium of the body. It is almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos.
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The mesothelium is a thin, sticky layer of cells that lines and protects the lungs, chest, and abdomen. Since this protective layer lines different organs, mesothelioma can affect different parts of the body.
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Like other cancers, mesothelioma can spread (metastasize) throughout the body—it is not just a form of lung cancer.
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Mesothelioma is often misdiagnosed as different, less severe lung problems.
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Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear in victims for 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos.
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Mesothelioma affects men more often than women, and risk increases with age, but it can affect either men or women at any time in their lives.
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There are three types of mesothelioma:
- Pleural mesothelioma, which accounts for roughly 70% of cases. This form of cancer occurs in the lining of the lungs, which is known as the “pleura."
- Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the abdominal cavity, which is known as the “peritoneum.”
- Pericardial mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the heart, which is known as the “pericardium.”
- Mesothelioma is almost always deadly. There is no known cure.
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