Palliative Care Service review, 2007 – 2022.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and deadly form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It is predominantly a pleural disease affecting the outer lining of the lungs. It also occurs, albeit rarely, in the abdomen, pericardium and scrotum. The bulk of cases of mesothelioma result from asbestos exposure, which usually occurs in the workplace, resulting in…