Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos exposure at work is the most significant reason for mesothelioma. The exposure to asbestos can happen in shipyards, construction and factories.

As asbestos fibres are inhaled, they get caught in the lining of the lungs (pleura) and trigger gene mutations that result in cancer. The symptoms usually don't manifest until 20 to 60 yea