Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that affects the mesothelium – the thin, protective membrane that covers the lungs, heart and other internal body organs. The disease is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Mesothelioma is more common in men than in women, and risk increases with age. While there is no cure for mesothelioma, various clinical trials are studying the disease and several cases of remission have been reported. Most mesothelioma patients may not even realize they have cancer until symptoms start to interfere with their daily lives. Symptoms generally don’t appear until at least 20 years after someone was exposed to asbestos, and sometimes symptoms are hidden for as long as 50 years. To help people understand mesothelioma, the Mesothelioma Center offers information on asbestos, mesothelioma and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure. It also presents details on treatment options, leading mesothelioma doctors and cancer centres. For more information, please visit www.asbestos.com.
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