Diagnosing Mesothelioma

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Mesothelioma is a cancer that commonly appears in people who have been around asbestos at some time in their lives. The most common type is pleural mesothelioma which occurs in the pleura or outer lining of the lungs. It can be difficult to diagnose mesothelioma because it shares the same symptoms as many other diseases. [...]

Mesothelioma- Are You At Risk?

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare type of cancer that occurs when cancerous cells grow in the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a protective lining that is on most of your internal organs. Typically, mesothelioma is attributed to asbestos exposure when someone inhales particles and they become lodged in the lungs. To be in the “at risk″ [...]