Mesothelioma

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

↑"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.

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[1] "What is mesothelioma".Mesothelioma.Ninja.12 August 2019. Archived fromthe originalon 4 August 2019.Retrieved12 August2019.

[2] "Diseases and Conditions: Mesothelioma".Mayo Clinic.Retrieved19 August2017.

[3] "Survival Statistics for Mesothelioma".American Cancer Society.Retrieved19 August2017.

[4] Larson, Aaron."Mesothelioma and Asbestosis - Asbestos Law and Litigation".ExpertLaw.Archived fromthe originalon 5 September 2017.Retrieved10 January2017.

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