What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma results when asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body, forming cancerous tumors in the lining of the lungs or abdomen—or more rarely, the heart or testes. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma does not have a high rate of survival, although consulting a mesothelioma specialist can improve the prognosis in many cases. Treatments for mesothelioma usually include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. There...

What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma results when asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body, forming cancerous tumors in the lining of the lungs or abdomen—or more rarely, the heart or testes. Once diagnosed, mesothelioma does not have a high rate of survival, although consulting a mesothelioma specialist can improve the prognosis in many cases. Treatments for mesothelioma usually include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy...