Malignant Mesothelioma in Massachusetts

Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer most often caused by asbestos exposure, which is the result of inhaling asbestos particles. The mesothelium, the protective linings covering most internal organs of the body, develop malignant cells, resulting in mesothelioma. The types of mesothelioma are often divided by the types of linings most frequently affected.

Types of mesothelioma

The three types of mesothelioma are:

• Pericardial mesothelioma:  In Massachusetts, mesothelioma that attacks the lining surrounding the heart is the least prevalent.
• Peritoneal mesothelioma:   In Massachusetts, cancer affecting the peritoneum, or linings of the abdominal cavity, is second-most prevalent.
• Pleural mesothelioma:   In Massachusetts, the most common type is pleural mesothelioma, is where the outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall are attacked by the disease.

Methods of exposure

There are many ways one can become exposed to asbestos particles, but the most common way is by unknowingly working around asbestos. Employees of shipyards, heating and construction companies, and those working in asbestos mines and mills are the populations most greatly affected. Unfortunately, the family members of these workers are also at high risk of contracting the disease, usually through their exposure to asbestos tainted clothing or hair of the original victim.

Asbestosis in Boston, Massachusetts

Asbestosis is scarring of the lung tissues that occurs when the victim is subject to heavy and long-term inhalation of asbestos fibers. A chronic, inflammatory condition, its most frequent side effect is severe dyspnea, or shortness of breath. It also carries an increased risk of both mesothelioma and lung cancer.

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