Sunday 4 October 2009

Mesothelioma or Asbestos Cancer Advice

For those diagnosed with exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer of the lining of the lung (pleura) or the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), finding a credible source of information about the disease itself and the medical options available, is of the highest priority.

Mesothelioma or Asbestos Cancer is a dreaded disease that is nearly always caused by just one factor: exposure to asbestos. Did you know that the first sign of asbestos exposure can be "water on the lung" (a pleural effusion - the pleura is a cellophane-like covering over the lungs). Malignant mesothelioma, or it is sometimes called mesothelioma asbestos, is a type of deadly lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

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