Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Mesothelioma Latest

Pleural Mesothelioma is the most prevalent form of the various aggressive lung cancers and this cancer invades the lung cavities. 'Pleura' is the sac that houses the lungs within a thin membrane called mesothelium. This mesothelium secretes fluid and assists the lungs to contract and expand during breathing.
Pleural mesothelioma is the cancer of the mesothelium of the lung cavities and it is associated with individuals who live in surroundings where asbestos-related dust is major air pollutant. Prolonged inhalation of the air-borne asbestos-related particles leads to inflammation of the lungs and eventually the asbestos particles and fibers get settled on the lung surfaces and thereby making the tissues carcinogenic.

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