Mesothelioma.

On our way out of the hospital a while ago, we overheard a couple in the elevator talking about the ailment of the person they visited in the hospital. They say it's mesothelioma. I got curious so I did a little research about it. It is actually a rare but serious type of cancer. Its target is the mesothelium tissue which lines the lungs, stomach, heart and other organs. According to wikipedia, it usually starts in the lungs and those who have worked on jobs where they inhaled particles of asbestos are the usual victims. Treatment includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or all of the above at the same time.