Mesothelioma
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If you'd like tofind outmore about mesothelioma, the following organisations can providefurther information, advice and support:
Mesothelioma is cancer of the lining that covers most of the body's organs. It's usually caused by asbestos exposure. Find out about the symptoms, causes, treatments and outlook.
If you'd like tofind outmore about mesothelioma, the following organisations can providefurther information, advice and support: Cancer Research UK Macmillan Cancer Support British Lung Founda
Unfortunately the outlook for mesothelioma tends to be poor. This is because it doesn't usually cause any obvious symptoms until late on and it can progress quite quickly once it reaches this stage.
The symptoms of mesothelioma tend to develop gradually over time. They typically don't appear until several decades after exposure to asbestos. Symptoms of mesothelioma in the lining of the lungsincl
Mesothelioma is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos, agroup of minerals made of microscopic fibres thatused to be widely used in construction. These tiny fibres can easily get in the lungs,