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Mesothelioma 

Malignant mesothelioma is a cancerous tumor that occurs in the lining of the lung and chest cavity or lining of the abdomen. It affects men more often than women and is almost always caused by long-term exposure to asbestos, taking between 20 and 50 years after exposure to develop.