The 411 on Mesothelioma

We have discussed how 20% of newly diagnosed cancer cases in the US is comprised of rare cancers. One of these rare cancers is mesothelioma. Here is what you need to know about it.

The Definition

The American Cancer Society (ACS) defines mesothelioma as “a cancer that starts in cells in the linings of certain parts of the body, especially in the linings of the chest or abdomen.” It is named after the mesothelium, or “the layer of flat cells, derived from the mesoderm, that lines the body cavity of the embryo. In the adult it forms the simple squamous epithelium …read more