Definition and Description of Mesothelioma disease

Title: Definition and Description of Mesothelioma disease Category: Health & Fitness / Conditions and Diseases Clicks: 0 Listing added: May 19, 2009 PageRank: 0/10

Mesothelioma is a rare and often fatal cancer of the mesothelium, the membrane that covers most of the body's internal organs. Mesothelioma can develop decades after exposure to asbestos. Where it cannot be surgically removed, this condition is incurable. Treatment aims to prolong life and keep the person as comfortable as possible