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 exposure to asbestos.

Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until between twenty and fifty years
after exposure, which explains why so many new cases of this form of cancer are
coming to light now, even though the dangers of asbestos were realized long ago
and measures taken to reduce the risk of the disease.

As with many forms of cancer, the mesothelioma tumor can spread rapidly, often
infecting the opposite pleura, and continuing on to other internal organs.
Symptoms include a shortness of breath, chest pains, coughing, and loss of
weight.



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