Predicting the occurrence of Malignant Mesothelioma using Machine Learning

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the thin cell lining(mesothelium) of the body's internal organs and structures. The most common area affected is the lining of lungs and the chest wall, less commonly the lining of the abdomen and rarely, the sac surrounding the heart or the testis. More than 80% 0f Mesothelioma are a result of exposure to Asbestos. However, it may also be related to previous simian virus(SV40) infections, and to some extent, genetic predisposition. Molecular mechanism can also be implicated in the development of mesothelioma.