Aside from patients and families, there are many of us who search for mesothelioma information and have questions we would like answered. Here are 10 of the most often asked questions with answers for those seeking mesothelioma information.
What is the mesothelium?
The mesothelium is a membrane that absolutely covers and protects apiece of the internal organs of the body. This membrane is prefabricated up of two layers of cells, one layer surrounds the organ while the other forms a cover around it. The mesothelium produces lubricating fluid which is released between these layers, allowing the moving organs such as the heart and lungs to glide easily against adjacent surfaces.
What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that attacks the mesothelium membrane, and is caused by early exposure to asbestos particles. When mesothelioma strikes, cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control, and malignant cells develop in the mesothelium which can metastasize from their original site to invade and alteration nearby tissues and organs within the body. Typically, mesothelioma will start in the pleura or peritoneum.. the abdominal cavity or lungs. (more…)
