Mesothelioma and Asbestosis
Key Takeaways Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops in the tissue lining of internal organs (lungs, heart, abdomen, or testicles). Asbestosis is a chronic, noncancerous lung disease that causes scarring (fibrosis) of lung tissue. Both are caused by asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a latency period of 40 to 50 years and a survival period […]