Epithelioid mesothelioma is said to be the most common form of mesothelioma. This type of cancer is responsible for over half of all diagnosed cases. Epithelioid mesothelioma develops in the mesothelium that surrounds certain organs. Epithelium provides many important functions such as filtration, secretion, protection, and absorption.
Mesothelioma is a serious cancerous disease with very low survival rates despite the various new treatment options that have helped in increasing the longevity of patients. Statistics indicate that the average survival period after diagnosis is one year with a slight increase to two years with aggressive treatment. It has been found that in more than 95% of cases, mesothelioma occurs due to asbestos exposure.