https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALh59ehgPx8 What Causes Mesothelioma Other Than Asbestos? Asbestos is a toxic mineral that breaks down into microscopic fibres. These fibers can be airborne when disturbed, and individuals can inhale them. Once inhaled these fibres may cause Mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestos exposure is the sole confirmed cause mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos or eating asbestos can cause mesothelioma due to the fact that it causes irritation and alters cells in the lung's lining, abdomen, heart or the testes. 1. Smoking Mesothelioma is a rare, deadly cancer that is extremely rare and fatal. It is a cancer that affects a thin layer tissue that covers most organs of the body. It can develop in the tissue surrounding each lung (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdominal lining and the chest cavity (peritoneal mesothelioma). It can also develop around the heart and testicles (pericardial pleural mesothelioma). Asbestos is composed of microscopic fibers. It was utilized in buildings vehicles, buildings and a myriad of other products from the 1930s to the early 1980s because it was affordable, durable and fire-resistant. People who were exposed to asbestos, such as shipbuilders, electricians and steelworkers, were the most at risk. Mesothelioma victims usually develop their cancer in the years following exposure. Most cases of mesothelioma result from exposure to asbestos. However, only a few patients don't have an identifiable external cause. Patients with this condition may have genetic or environment risk factors. Many mesotheliomas have been attributed to germline mutations in BAP1. Most often, these are found in families with an history of cancer. A few mesotheliomas have been associated with SV40. SV40 can cause genes to promote growth of tumours. It was used in polio vaccines during the 1950s and 1960s. Researchers have found that talcum may increase the risk of mesothelioma. This is usually because women who live close to those who have worked with