Lung-Mesothelioma-Asbestos

A summary of this dangerous disease.

It is documented that Australia had the highest per capita use of asbestos in the world from the 1950's until the 1970's. As a tragic consequence, Australia now has the highest per capita incidence of mesothelioma in the world. With more than 500 Australians contracting mesothelioma per year, it is estimated that up to 18,000 Australians will die from this asbestos related cancer by the year 2020.

Mesothelioma is a very aggressive cancer. That is why it's so important to recognize the signs early and get treatments started. Here are the symptoms to watch out for.

Liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the tissues of the liver.

Lung cancer is a uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in lung tissue.It begins when cells in the lungs grow out of control and take over healthy cells

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the cells that make up the lining around the outside of the lungs and inside of the ribs (pleura), or around the abdominal organs (peritoneum).

Know what are the symptoms of Lung Cancer