Asbestos Lung Mesothelioma are three words you hear often together. Asbestos can effect more than the lungs. Asbestos is a material that when inhaled or ingested it can attach to the outer structure of internal organs. This structure is called the mesothelium. Because the asbestos normally affects the lungs, heart and intestines, it is often thought of as a lung disease. Men are more prone to Mesothelioma but that may be because the professions associated with the asbestos are primarily male dominated. Carpenters, plumbers, painters, insulators, home remodeling professionals and others that may work in older buildings. You may see the words "Asbestos Mesothelioma Lung Cancer" all strung together but that does not mean that people are always afflicted by every part of that disease or phrase. Also, there are other things that can cause Mesothelioma, but they are rare. If you have learned that you have been affected by asbestos or you have Mesothelioma, you should of course contact a doctor who is a specialist, but also contact an attorney. There are many people who are following procedure on working with and getting rid of asbestos, but there are also many who carelessly disregard the rules and laws and therefore cause others illness.