Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a malignancy of pleural layers within the lung cavity and inner sides of the ribs.
Year of research has revealed asbestos exposure as the primary cause of the malignancy. The longer the asbestos exposure, more is the risk of a person developing mesothelioma. It can take a minimum of ten and a maximum of 50 years before the symptoms start to appear. Common malignant pleural mesothelioma symptoms include reduced stamina, dyspnoea, pain in the chest, blood in cough/ sputum, fatigue, pleural effusions, and fever.
With the advancement in the form of cancer, symptoms tend to become severe, including the deposit...