Mesothelioma and Asbestosis

There are some key differences between mesothelioma and asbestosis, despite the fact that both diseases are caused from asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma, on the other being a cancer, is not.

Mesothelioma develops in the linings of certain organs and tissues, including the lung (pleura) or the membrane that protects the abdominal cavity (peritoneum