Pleural Mesothelioma - Cancer That Affects the Lung Lining

Pleural mesothelioma is the form of cancer in its malignant manifestation over the protective layer of the lungs with possibilities to spread to the lungs as well. The formation of malignant cells in the structure of the lining will act as a constrictive belt for the lungs preventing them to function normally, and as such the person who presents this condition can have shortness of breath.

Pleural mesothelioma can be:

- diffuse and malignant - carcinogenic type.
- localized and benign - non cancerous type - this one can be removed surgically, while the malignant form is really hard to deal with.