| Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which is rather | | | | well. |
| rare and is caused by some malignant cells that | | | | Mesothelioma lung cancer can begin from the |
| are found in the body's protective layer known as | | | | lungs, or it can spread from other organs and |
| mesolithelium. The mesolithelium covers many of | | | | affect the lungs. The condition is relatively rare, |
| the body organs which are internally placed and it | | | | but where it has been reported, it has been |
| is made up of two layers of cells. The inner layer | | | | among people who work in factories that come |
| is in direct contact with the organ which it covers, | | | | into contact with asbestos, mostly in the USA. |
| while the other layer forms a sac-like covering | | | | This does not mean that the only people at risk |
| outside the organ. In between the two layers of | | | | are those working with asbestos. It could affect |
| cells is a lubricating substance which allows for | | | | anyone, anywhere. It has also been reported that |
| movement of the organ without friction. For | | | | it is more common among men than among |
| example, the substance allows for the beating of | | | | women. As a person grows older, the risk factor |
| the heart and the expansion and contraction of | | | | of contracting mesothelioma lung cancer increases |
| the lungs. | | | | as well. However, it can affect you at any age. |
| The mesolithelium acquires a different name | | | | The risk of acquiring mesothelioma lung cancer is |
| depending on the organ it covers. For example, | | | | aggravated if one works in an environment that |
| the covering for most of the organs that are | | | | has asbestos and also smokes. Asbestos are |
| located in the abdominal cavity is known as | | | | minerals that are manufactured for use in a |
| peritoneum and pleura for the organs that are | | | | number of industries for various purposes. They |
| located within the chest cavity like the lungs. The | | | | occur as strong but flexible fibers that can be |
| covering layer or the mesothelium of the heart is | | | | separated into small threads. The resulting |
| known as pericardium. Mesothelioma occurs as a | | | | products are used in the manufacture of cement, |
| result of attack of the mesothelium by unwanted | | | | brake linings, textiles and insulation products. During |
| and cancerous particles like asbestos. Once the | | | | the manufacturing process, it is very easy to |
| particles have attached themselves on the | | | | inhale the small particles. The risk is compounded |
| covering, the mesothelium becomes abnormal and | | | | in smokers because the lining of the lungs is |
| the cells start dividing uncontrollably. If the | | | | already tampered with by smoke particles. As |
| condition is not detected well in advance, chances | | | | such, it is easy for the asbestos to find their way |
| are that neighboring organs will be affected as | | | | into the lungs hence causing the cancer. |