Malignant Mesothelioma Information
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One of the most serious health problems associated with asbestos exposure is a rare form of cancer called malignant mesothelioma.
Malignant mesothelioma starts when cells found in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs, become abnormal and divide without control or order. These cancerous cells may then metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body, damaging tissues and organs.
Malignant mesothelioma may present itself in many forms. Common forms include: (1) peritoneal mesothelioma (cancer of the abdominal lining); (2) pleural mesothelioma (cancer of the lung lining); and (3) pericardial mesothelioma (cancer of the heart lining). The form of malignant mesothelioma someone has is an important factor in evaluating both treatment options and symptoms of the disease.
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