a cancer occurring in the sac lining of the chest or abdomen or the lining of the heart.
A rare type of cancer in which malignant cells are found in the sac lining the chest or abdomen. Exposure to airborne asbestos particles increases one's risk of developing malignant mesothelioma.
A type of cancer in tissue surrounding the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. Asbestos exposure is considered the primary cause of malignant mesothelioma.