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Friday, July 15, 2011

Mesothelioma definition :

Type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

Cancer is generally considered a tumor of the pleura and not the type of lung cancer.

• Cancer involves the pleura (the membrane covering the lungs).

• A cancer of the lining of the lung, chest and abdomen caused by inhaling asbestos dust and fibers or asbestos exposure

• A cancer cell that forms a layer similar to the lungs, heart, abdominal cavity and organs.

• A malignant tumor that includes the lining of the lungs, often associated with exposure to asbestos.

• A tumor or tumor affecting the lining the chest or abdomen.

• A malignant tumor of the mesothelium caused by inhaling asbestos

• A tumor of the lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma is almost exclusively related to asbestos exposure.
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