Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body’s internal organs, known as the mesothelium. The mesothelium is made of epithelial cells and also lines the thoracic and abdominal cavities as well as the heart sac. The cancer is caused by the exposure to asbestos. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, they can enter the mesothelium and injure the mesothelial cells, eventually giving rise to malignant tumors in the lungs, abdomen, heart …Read more