Cancer from asbestos caused by more than one cell mutation
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the mesothelium — the protective lining that covers the internal organs, such as the lungs, the heart and the abdominal cavity. It is estimated that malignant mesothelioma affects up to 3,200 people in the USA each year, most of whom die within a year of diagnosis. The primary cause of this cancer is exposure to asbestos, which used to be used in building construction…