What is mesothelioma ?

Mesothelioma is a real rare type of cancer that develop in the outer membrane of some internal organs of the human body.

It is a rare type of cancer that can attack some parts in the body and causing malignant tumors in those parts, the parts that can develop mesothelioma cancer can be parted into three parts, It develops in the outer membrane of the lungs which known as the pleura, and it also develop in the outer membrane of the internal organs in the abdominal cavity and may develop in the outer membrane of the heart which known as the pericardium.

Usually the cancer will mould the exterior protective lining of the lungs or along the chest cavity. In some cases it may form around the exterior of the heart.

Mesothelioma basically consists of three types : Pleural Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium surrounding the lungs), Peritoneal Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium surrounding the stomach), and Pericardial Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium surrounding the heart).


The cause from this mesothelioma cancer is asbestos. Asbestos is a class of minerals appearing naturally in fibrous form. Asbestos found extensive usage in building material, insulation material, and many other uses due to its excellent properties of tensile strength, flexibility, and heat / corrosion / chemical resistance.


Literally millions of Americans were exposed to it. Asbestos insulation was a common form of its use up through the 1960s. Popcorn ceilings, very popular in the early 60’s as a way to give texture to a ceiling, also contained asbestos. Household products like oven mittens were and heating pads were in nearly every home and all contained asbestos.