The information that follows is an overview of this type of cancer. It is based on the more
detailed information in our document, Malignant Mesothelioma. This document and other
information can be obtained by calling 1-800-227-2345 or visiting our Web site at
www.cancer.org.
What is cancer?
The body is made up of trillions of living cells. Normal body cells grow, divide, and die
in an orderly way. During the early years of a person's life, normal cells divide faster to
allow the person to grow. After the person becomes an adult, most cells...
