Cancer of the Lung Lining, Introduction

Cancer of the Lung Lining is very different to lung cancer, in cancer of the lung lining the membrane that covers the lung also known as mesothelium is being evade by cancer cells. This membrane has two layers in the middle of these layer is a fluid; this membrane is the one responsible for smooth movement of the lungs, and will reduce friction with other organs of the body. This membrane is also known as pleura.

Prognosis for Cancer of the Lung Lining also known as Mesothelioma, just like other disease, depends on how early the disease was diagnosed and the aggressiveness of the treatment. Unfortunately, Cancer of the lung lining is commonly diagnosed at a stage that cure is very hard to attain. Many are giving up within one year after diagnosis.