asbestos and mesothelioma
HEALTH MATTERS time! =)
If you work in an environment where you are exposed to asbestos articles or asbestos dust and fibre, chances are, you might get mesothelioma. This disease is a form of cancer and is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. For this type of cancer, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. The most common site where this develops is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity). It may also be seen in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart). Unlike lung cancer, there is no association between mesothelioma and smoking. If you want more information about this dreaded cancer, please visit and have a chitchat with your personal doctor. Also ask him/her about the myriad types of Mesothelioma treatment. It’s never too early to know your options!
