lung diseaseMesothelioma: Deadly Cancer Caused by Exposure to Asbestos

Mesothelioma is an aggressive, deadly form of cancer that targets the soft tissue surrounding most of the body’s internal organs. Exposure to the toxic substance asbestos, which was widely used in thousands of construction materials, insulation, and other products for many decades, is the leading known cause of mesothelioma. People exposed to asbestos, most often directly on the job and for long periods of time, are at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma around the lungs, liver, and heart. About …

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