Mesothelioma form of Cancer

Mesothelioma (MEH-zoh-THEE-lee-OH-muh) A benign (not cancer) or hateful (cancer) tumor affecting the lining of the chest or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos particles in the air increases the risk of developing hateful mesothelioma. The mesothelium is a covering that covers and protects most of the internal organs of the body. It is composed of two layers of cells: One layer immediately...