Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma occurs when asbestos fibers cause irritation and cause damage to the cells that line the lung (pleura) or abdominal cavity (peritoneum). The abnormal cells then grow into tumors.

The symptoms of mesothelioma may take between 10 - 50 years to be noticed and are often confused with other ailments. The only risk factor that is known is a history of as