What Are Mesothelioma facts ?

•     Mesothelioma is a cancer that arises from the cells lining the chest or abdominal cavities.

•     Mesothelioma typically results from exposure to asbestos.

•     When mesothelioma affects the chest, the doctor may look inside the chest cavity with a special instrument called a thoracoscope.

•     When mesothelioma affects the abdomen, the doctor may look inside the abdomen with a special tool called a peritoneoscope.

•     Mesothelioma is diagnosed by a biopsy.

•     The outlook for patients with mesothelioma depends on how early the disease is detected and how aggressively it is treated.