Cancer information from Cancer Council – Understanding Mesothelioma
Understanding Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that starts from mesothelial cells. These cells line the surface of most of the internal organs and body cavities, creating a protective membrane called the mesothelium. This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about mesothelioma, which is also known as pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal…