Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure

Exposure to asbestos in the workplace is the most common reason for mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos can be found in shipyards, construction and factories.

As asbestos fibres are inhaled, they get caught in the lung's lining (pleura) and cause gene mutations that can cause cancer. Symptoms typically don't appear until 20 to 60 years afte