9 Things Your Parents Teach You About Mesothelioma From Asbestos
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
People who use asbestos-containing products are at risk of ingesting or inhaling asbestos fibers. The fibers penetrate the lining of the abdomen and chest cavity and are known as the pleura or the peritoneum.
The exposure to asbestos increases the risk of developing malignant pleural mesothelioma or peritoneal cancer throughout your life. Although the risk appears to decrease after 40 years, asbestos exposure of any kind can be dangerous.
Age
The older the person is when exposed, the higher the chance of developing mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a disease that affects the mesothel a thin layer surrounding the major organs of the body. The cancerous cells expand in uncontrolled ways and develop into tumors. Mesothelioma is typically diagnosed in...