Lung cancer mesothelioma is the common name for malignant
mesothelioma, a rare cancer that is not very responsive to therapy.
Lung cancer mesothelioma is the deadliest of all asbestos related
diseases. Medically speaking, lung cancer mesothelioma is misnomer.
Mesothelioma is not a cancer of the lungs; it generally affects the
lining of the lungs.
Mesothelial cells are special cells found in cavities of certain
internal organs. They form a covering tissue surrounding most of the
vital organs. This tissue is known as pleura, peritoneum and
pericardium and surrounds lungs, abdomen and heart respectively. This
tissue produces a lubricant that allows the internal organs to move
effectively. For example, it helps the lungs to move around in the
chest during breathing. Lung cancer mesothelioma is the name given to
cancer of the lining of the lungs. It is the most common of
mesothelioma cancers and is known as pleural mesothelioma.
Mesothelium tumors can be cancerous as well as non-cancerous. However,
most mesothelial tumors are cancerous. The malignant mesothelioma
referred to as "mesothelioma". About 75% mesothelioma tumors start in
the chest cavity (pleural mesothelioma). About 10% to 20% occur in the
abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). Pericardial mesothelioma is a
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