How Mesothelioma is Diagnosed
August 11th, 2009
Mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer specifically caused by direct contact with asbestos. It will affect the lungs and can spread into the abdomen. There are some noted deaths from the disease, like Steve McQueen and rocker Warren Zevon. While this lung cancer is not directly associated with smoking, smoking does increase the chances of getting mesothelioma if the smoker is around the asbestos.