What is mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that begins in the epithelial cells usually found on the outside of the lungs. Mesothelioma can begin anywhere where epithelial cells are normally located, although the most common site is the parietal pleura. Another name for mesothelioma is malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is associated with asbestos exposure in most, but not all, cases. Many […]

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