Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma is a highly aggressive form of cancer found in the lining of the chest, the abdominal cavity and around the heart, in which fluid accumulates between the lining of the lungs and chest cavity. Mesothelioma is primarily caused by work-related asbestos exposure and has an average latency period of up to 50 years. It is estimated that more than 100 million people worldwide have been occupationally exposed to asbestos in the past five decades.