https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaZs2ob8rnY Mesothelioma and Asbestos Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that is deadly and is caused by asbestos exposure is a rare illness. It can take as long as 40 years for the cancer to grow. It is often misdiagnosed due to its symptoms which are similar to other illnesses. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that is extremely strong and has microscopic fibers. It was used in a wide variety of products from the 1930s until the 1980s, due to its resistance to the heat and fire. What is Mesothelioma? The mesothelium layer is a tissue that covers and protects the majority of your organs. Mesothelioma starts in the cells of this layer and spreads to other parts of the body. It may affect the diaphragm or heart and the lungs. Mesothelioma is a result of exposure to asbestos. It can take between 10 and 50 years for symptoms to appear, and they can be misinterpreted as other diseases such as pneumonia or the flu. It can develop on the linings of the lungs, stomach and bowels (peritoneal Msothelioma), or in the linings of the lungs. The people who have been exposed to asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, especially in the event of exposure to large quantities over the course of a long time. Secondhand exposure can also cause it. Workers who have been exposed to asbestos can carry asbestos fibers back home on their clothing and put their family members at risk of mesothelioma development too. Anyone who has been exposed to asbestos could develop mesothelioma, but people working in certain professions are more at risk. Construction workers such as electricians and welders are at risk of developing mesothelioma due to their exposure to asbestos dust. Mesothelioma is also common among veterans who were exposed to asbestos while in the military. When a person is diagnosed with mesothelioma they will be offered a biopsy in order to determine the type and phase of the cancer. A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissu