Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma, also called malignant mesothelioma, is a rare but deadly form of cancer that typically occurs in the membrane around the lungs, called the pleura. This type of cancer is usually the result of inhaling asbestos fibers over a long period of time. Most people with mesothelioma, were exposed to asbestos at work, such as in a shipyard, an asbestos mine, an automotive plant, or at a construction site.