Mesothelioma Center

Malignant mesothelioma is a form of cancer in which malignant cells are present in the pleura, the thin layer of tissue which lines the chest cavity covering the lungs. It also includes the peritoneum, or the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen covering most of the organs in the abdomen.

Symptoms of mesothelioma can include trouble breathing, pain under the rib cage, pain or swelling in the abdomen, lumps in the abdomen and weight loss for no clear reason. Sometimes, the cancer may cause fluid to collect around the lung or in the...