Mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer caused by a continued exposure to asbestos. In the majority of the cases, it affects the thin layer of tissue lining the lungs, but it can also affect the tissue that covers the abdomen, heart, or testicles in men.
Breathing is the most important thing our body does. Without breathing we simply can’t live. We breathe without even thinking, unless we suffer from a lung condition as serious as mesothelioma.
Here’s a list of some very interesting facts from the Lung Institute that are worth knowing:
Read about 4 malignant diseases related to asbestos exposure here.
