
Mesothelioma and Seniors: Signs to Look For
This month we have a special guest post from our partners at the Pleural Mesothelioma Center. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer most often caused by a prolonged, occupational exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma typically targets senior citizens long after their workplace exposure ended, turning the well-planned retirement years into a nightmare. Although there is a long latency period (20-50 years) between first exposure and diagnosis, mesothelioma is aggr