Important Steps to Prevent Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that attacks the body’s mesothelial cells around the organs. The mesothelium provides a protective membranous lining for the internal organs and allows moving organs (i.e. the heart and the lungs) to glide easily ag... 05-08-2008 and 1 other Tags asbestos, cancer, medical, mesothelioma lawsuit