Mesothelioma develops about 10 to 50 years after the inhaling or swallowing of microscopic asbestos fibers. These fibers accumulate in the body and become embedded in the lining of the internal organs in the upper chest cavity. Embedded asbestos fibers can cause harmful scarring of the lungs, inflammation and DNA damage that leads to mesothelioma. The treatment of mesothelioma combines radiation therapy with chemotherapy and […] Read more »