Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops in the tissues around the lungs (the “pleura”), abdomen (the “peritoneum”) or the heart (the “pericardium”). Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. In contrast, lung cancer refers to malignant disease, but the lung itself.
This section does not in any way a diagnostic tool nor a substitute for consultation with a physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mesothelioma. This section is designed solely to help you learn about mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma of the pleura
Pericardial Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Symptoms
