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There are two common types of mesothelioma; pleural and peritoneal. If a patient is diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is likely one of the two. However, there is a small percent of individuals with both pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma starts in the pleura, a cavity in the body that separates the lungs from the » Read More

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer found in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue covering most of the body’s internal organs. This cancer is quite aggressive and deadly. One of the more common types is pleural mesothelioma, which affects the tissue around the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the tissue around the abdomen, and other » Read More

Asbestos is known to be the cause of several deadly cancers, including malignant mesothelioma. Recently, scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established a further link between asbestos exposure and ovarian cancer. This new study using data from state cancer registries has demonstrated a correlation between asbestos and higher rates of ovarian » Read More

Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that attacks the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that lines body cavities. This disease is caused by exposure to asbestos, a fibrous material that becomes airborne as it breaks down into abrasive microscopic particles that become a carcinogenic irritant when inhaled or ingested. Mesothelioma is known to » Read More