Mesothelioma affects the mesothelium. The mesothelium is a sac like membrane protecting many of our internal organs. The mesothelium has two layers of cells that allow the organs to move easily against other parts of the body. The mesothelium secretes a fluid for lubrication to stop any friction around the organs.
There are different names for the mesothelium for each organ:
Abdominal organs - peritoneum
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium. Mesothelium cell divide abnormally. Mesothelioma usually starts in the mesothelium of the lungs or abdominal organs (pleura or peritnoeum). Mesothelioma can also spread to neighboring organs and other parts of the body.
Mesothelioma is still relatively rare. It can occur in men and woman of any age but it is most commonly occurring in men and the risk increases with age.
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