Misconceptions About Mesothelioma

There are many misconceptions about mesothelioma cancer. Many classified malignant mesothelioma as a lung cancer. The fact is mesothelioma is a not a lung cancer. Mesothelioma usually originates in the pleural lining of the lung. Mesothelioma may cause similar respiratory symptoms as lung carcer. But it is not actually lung cancers.

It is not true that only those who worked with asbestos can develop mesothelioma cancer. The fact is majority of mesothelioma patients are those who have asbestos exposure in their line of work. There have been reported cases of workers who handled asbestos regularly, where their spouses and childen do suffered from mesothelioma as well. It is because these workers contaminated asbestos dust or fibers on their work clothes, hair or work gear and they brought them home.

People believe it is safe to be exposed to small amount of asbestos fibers. Please be informed that no matter how small the amount of asbestos exposure, it is still hazardous to your health. In fact just a few asbestos fibers lodged in the pleural lining of the lung is enough to cause you to have mesothelioma cancer and other asbestos related disease.

It is not true that only smokers can be affected by mesothelioma. Smoking does not cause mesothelioma cancer. The simple fact of the matter is that anyone who is exposed to asbestos for a period of time could be the next mesothelioma victims. While smoking definitely exacerbates the possibility of contracting mesothelioma.