What Is Mesothelioma? by: Angela Cambourn Mesothelioma the medical name for cancer of the pleura (the lining of the lung and chest cavity) or cancer of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). It is usually caused by prolonged or persistent e...
Health health cancer cases possible tumor symptoms pleura asbestosMesothelioma is an extremely nasty and permanent cancer that infects the membrane surrounding most internal organs. It is also a very subtle form of cancer providing only a few noticeable symptoms until it becomes extremely advanced. The most common...
Health health mesothelioma cancer symptoms loss peritoneal pleural coughingMesothelioma - An Asbestos Related Lung Cancer by: Jill Kane What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a form of cancer located in the lining of either the lungs, abdomen or the heart. These linings are thin layers of tissue covering the organ. The...
Health health mesothelioma pleura chest cases type prognosis lungs wallThere is a common misconception that mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer. It is in fact a cancer of the protective membrane around the lungs, inside the ribs, known as the mesothelium. A similar membrane covers most of the body’s organs, but it i...
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