Symptoms and Causes of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the thin tissue that lines most of the internal organs (mesothelium). Doctors divide mesothelioma into several types based on which part of these cancers occur.
Malignant pleural mesothelioma, which occurs in the lining tissue around the lung and is the most common type.
Peritoneal mesothelioma, occurring in tissues that line the stomach.
Pericardial mesothelioma, which occurs in the tissue lining around the heart.
Mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, occur in the lining around the testicles
Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma vary based on where the cancer occurs.

Mesothelioma cancer facts

       Mesothelioma (pronounced "Mez-o-theel-e-oh-ma") is a cancer of the mesothelium, a protective membrane lining the vital organs, including lungs, heart and stomach. This membrane produces lubricating fluid that allows organs to glide smoothly over one another as they perform their functions (eg breathing, heart rate, etc.). What are the facts about this disease? Here are ten things you need to know about this disease.