LEGAL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE AFTER A MESOTHELIOMA DIAGNOSIS Image Source Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive Cancer. It is caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a mineral composed of pliable fibers. The heat resistant and anti-corrosion properties make asbestos a useful material. The fibers, when disturbed, become airborne. When you are exposed to these fibers, they can travel to your lungs and pleura to cause damage. The disease affects the mesothelial layer surrounding the organs. There are four different types of mesotheliomas. These include pleural, pericardial, peritoneal, and testicular mesotheliomas. Among these, pleural mesothelioma is the most common. The WHO suggests that almost 43,000 people die of mesothelioma each…