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 Mesothelioma -Wikipedia Mesothelioma   (or, more precisely,   malignant mesothelioma ) is a rare form of   cancer   that develops from cells of the   mesothelium , the protective lining that covers many of the internal organs of the body. Mesothelioma is most commonly caused by exposure to asbestos . This compromise the health and wellness of many individuals. M ost people who develop mesothelioma have worked in jobs where they inhaled or ingested asbestos fibers, or were exposed to airborne asbestos dust and fibers in other ways. Washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos also creates a risk of developing mesothelioma     According to the CDC, between 2,500 and 3,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with this rare form of cancer this year.  This group will include Navy Veterans, railroad workers, plumbers, chemical industry workers, automotive repair specialists, construction workers, oil refinery workers, shipyard workers, and power plant wor