Mesothelioma
Appearance
Mesotheliomais acancerof themesothelialtissue, a membrane that surrounds several cavities inside of the human body, including the lungs.[1]Although mesothelioma has many possible causes, most cases can be traced toasbestosexposure.[2]
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer.[3]Most patients are diagnosed in their 60s and die at around age 70. It is different fromasbestosis,another disease caused by asbestos. Mesothelioma has been the subject of manylawsuits.[4]
References
[change|change source]- ↑"What is mesothelioma".Mesothelioma.Ninja.12 August 2019. Archived fromthe originalon 4 August 2019.Retrieved12 August2019.
- ↑"Diseases and Conditions: Mesothelioma".Mayo Clinic.Retrieved19 August2017.
- ↑"Survival Statistics for Mesothelioma".American Cancer Society.Retrieved19 August2017.
- ↑Larson, Aaron."Mesothelioma and Asbestosis - Asbestos Law and Litigation".ExpertLaw.Archived fromthe originalon 5 September 2017.Retrieved10 January2017.