Mesothelioma Watch A Comprehensive Consumer Resource Concerning Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. When inhaled, asbestos fibers enter the lungs and become embedded into the pleura, causing scarring and lesions that can, over a period of time, develop into cancerous tumors. In most cases, untreated mesothelioma is fatal.