What is mesothelioma lung cancer?
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Mesothelioma is a very specific tumor that's usually located in the pleura, or the lining of the lung. It commonly causes chest pain and fluid around the lung. This is a very difficult tumor to diagnose and to treat.Mesothelioma is a very specific tumor that's usually located in the pleura, or the lining of the lung. It commonly causes chest pain and fluid around the lung. This is a very difficult tumor to diagnose and to treat. More -
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons answered:When the term lung cancer is used, it commonly refers to cancers that arise within the tissue inside the lung. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that arises not on the inside but rather on the surface of the lung in the pleura, the thin tissue membrane that covers the outside of the lung and which also lines the inner surface of the chest wall. Unfortunately this is a form of cancer which is rarely curable.When the term lung cancer is used, it commonly refers to cancers that arise within the tissue inside the lung. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that arises not on the inside but rather on the surface of the lung in the pleura, the thin tissue... More -
Dr. Alla Gimelfarb of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:Mesothelioma is a particular type of lung cancer that is often associated with asbestos exposure. Lung cancer has different types and pathological identifications. Mesothelioma is a particular type of lung cancer. It has a different surgical and chemotherapeutic implication if a patient is diagnosed with a mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a particular type of lung cancer that is often associated with asbestos exposure. Lung cancer has different types and pathological identifications. Mesothelioma is a particular type of lung cancer. It has a... More -
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the tissue layer that covers internal organs including the lungs. When this cancer affects the pleura, or tissue around the lungs, it is mesothelioma lung cancer. Exposure to asbestos is a major risk factor (contributing cause) of mesothelioma.Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that occurs in the tissue layer that covers internal organs including the lungs. When this cancer affects the pleura, or tissue around the lungs, it is mesothelioma lung cancer. Exposure to asbestos is a major... More
