Mesothelioma?

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A rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs, abdomen, or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust.

Answered by Tiffany L. - 104 days ago at 5:18pm on Feb 19 2012

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A rare form of carcinoma of the mesothelium lining lungs or abdomen or heart; usually associated with exposure to asbestos dust

Answered by Joe G. - 896 days ago at 1:47pm on Dec 20 2009

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Mesothelioma is a cancer of the serous membranes. These membranes enclose a number of organs. Thanks for using ChaCha today!

Answered by Ramonato O. - 1052 days ago at 7:28pm on Jul 16 2009

About Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, but can also affect the heart and abdomen. Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States, which is approximately 3 percent of all cancer diagnoses. This cancer occurs about four times more frequently in men than in women. More than 30 percent of those diagnosed with mesothelioma are veterans. All forms of mesothelioma, except for benign mesothelioma, are terminal because there is no cure.

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