Mesothelioma is a cancer that is primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. If a person was in contact with this toxic material and therefore ingested or inhaled its fibers or dust, he is at risk to develop the disease at some point in his life.

Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer. The diagnosis is very difficult as the patient might not exhibit any symptoms for years or even decades later after the he started to develop the disease. As a consequence, by the time a conclusive diagnose is be...