Mesothelioma

Asbestos fibers can cause mesothelioma when they damage or irritate the lung cells (pleura) and abdominal cavities (peritoneum). These abnormal cells can transform into tumors.

Symptoms of mesothelioma take 10 to 50 years to be noticed and are often confused with other diseases. The only risk factor that is known is asbestos exposure.

Pleural Mesothe