https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZeFbg_861I Mesothelioma - A Rare Asbestos Disease Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, is found in the linings of internal organs. It is most prevalent in the lungs and abdomen (peritoneum), but can also occur in the pleura. The exposure to asbestos causes an increased risk of developing this disease. The most significant risk factor for mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, which is a resistant to fire and heat fiber. However, symptoms could be delayed for a long time after exposure. Signs and symptoms Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the tissue that surrounds the stomach, lungs and heart. It usually occurs when someone inhales asbestos fibers that get into the bloodstream and get absorbed in the lining of organs. People who worked with asbestos, like miners, plumbers and carpenters are the most at risk. It also occurs in those who were asbestos-related workers who brought it home on their clothing or the skin. Other individuals at risk are those who work in a household where asbestos is present and those who are disturbed by asbestos during home renovations or maintenance. There are four stages of mesothelioma. People in the early and mid-stages don't show any symptoms and may go for a long time before being diagnosed. When they are diagnosed, the cancer is more advanced and difficult to treat. The symptoms of mesothelioma typically do not show up until years after exposure. The condition can last for many years to develop because asbestos fibers have to travel from the lungs to other areas of the human body before they cause mesothelioma. of mesothelioma cases begin in the lung's lining (pleural mesothelioma) but it can be found in the stomach's lining or the heart. It may also be found in the linings of the reproductive organs. A biopsy of the area affected is the best way for a doctor diagnose mesothelioma. The biopsy is examined under a microscope in order to determine whether the cancer cells are mesothelioma