Malignant pleural mesothelima - peritoneal mesothilioma - pericardial mesotheliema

Mesothelioma is caused by excessive exposure to asbestos. It has been proven that even a short-term exposure to asbestos can lead to mesothelioma (e.g., working for a few months in an asbestos environment or prolonged exposure to Asbestos in other environments) the only preventive measure is to avoid exposure at all times.

In addition, cigarette and cigar smoking should be avoided in particular, as this can increase the likelihood of developing lung cancer and mesothelioma.

If you work in an environment and are exposed to asbestos at work, you must wear or demand your employer to provided protective clothing. This should be worn at all times to limit exposure to this deadly toxin. Different safety precautions are in place. This includes the EPA, (The Environmental Protection Agency) which regulates the use of Asbestos in all buildings. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates the use of asbestos in consumer products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates asbestos exposure to food, drugs and cosmetics

Others: well differentiated papillary mesothelioma

malignant mesothelioma - pleural mesothelima - peritoneal mesothilioma - pericardial mesotheliema - abdominal mesothileoma