What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, a very thin protective membrane that lines most of the bodies organs. The cancer most commonly occurs in the chest cavity which is known as pleural mesothelioma. It also can occur in the abdomen which is known as peritoneal mesothelioma and the heart which is known as pericardial mesothelioma. Very rarely, mesothelioma develops in the testes which is known as testicular mesothelioma.