What is Mesothelioma???

All the while I were very curious "What is Mesothelioma?", why is it suddenly become a hot topic on the internet? Here, I have found out some information regarding "Mesothelioma", For those who would like to share they knowledge with us, are welcome to leave you comment.

"Mesothelioma is a fairly rare form cancer. The mesothelium performs a protective function for the internal organs by producing a lubricating fluid that permits the organs to move around."

The mesothelium of the abdomen is known as the peritoneum.
The mesothelium of the chest is called the pleura.

There are THREE primary types of malignant mesotheliomas:

* Epithelioid. About 50% to 70% of mesotheliomas are of this type and have the best outlook for survival.
* Sarcomatoid. Approximately 7% to 20% of cases are of this type.
* Mixed/biphasic. From 20% to 35% of mesothelioma cases fall into this category.