Mesothelioma is a rare but serious cancer that infects the protective tissue around your vital organs. This video give a brief overview of the disease.

Merlin Olsen – professional football star, hall of famer and actor – is the latest celebrity victim of the disease, having died at age 69.

If you have had any sort of exposure to asbestos, I highly encourage you to get checked out by your doctor. The latency period for this cancer is quite long, meaning you might not be physically ill during the critical early catch time.

Currently, doctors are working on the next round of testing for a mesothelioma cancer vaccine.