Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare form of cancer which develops in the lining of the heart, lungs, or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos is the primary cause of the disease. The inhalation or swallowing of asbestos leads to an accumulation in the lining of the lungs or the abdomen, causing damage to the tissue. This, in turn, leads to damage to the cells’ DNA, and uncontrolled cell growth. 

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