Cancer / Question
Published: September 30, 2003
Dear TeenHealthFX,
Is there such a thing as heart cancer? Because I have never heard of that and was just wondering if there is such a thing. If there isn't, then why?
Signed: Heart Cancer?
Dear Heart Cancer?,
Cancer has been known to occur in most areas of the body, from the blood to all of the major organs including the skin and bones. One type of cancer that is reported to infect the cell that surround the heart is called Mesothelioma. It affects the lining of various organs including the lungs, abdomen and heart.
For more information about cancer, log onto the American Cancer Society's website.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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