Mesothelioma

Key facts Mesothelioma is a cancer caused mainly by exposure to asbestos. There are 2 main types of mesothelioma — pleural and peritoneal. Treatment may involve chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and sometimes surgery. What is mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Australia has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world because of our extensive use of asbestos in the past. Even though asbestos is now banned in Australia, the number of Australians with mesothelioma is growing because the disease can take decades to develop. What are the types of mesothelioma? Mesothelioma grows in the