What is mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant (cancerous) cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the body’s internal organs.
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos.Its most common site is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in
the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium(a sac that surrounds the heart).
They are invasive and can damage nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) from their original site to other parts of the body.
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