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Mesothelioma: Rare Type of Cancer

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What type of cancer is Mesothelioma?

Lung cancer
Mesothelial cell cancer (correct)
Skin cancer
Colon cancer

How many cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States?

500-1000 cases
8000-10000 cases
1000-2000 cases (correct)
3000-5000 cases

What percentage of all cancer diagnoses does mesothelioma comprise in the United States?

10%
1%
5%
3% (correct)

What substance is the primary cause of Mesothelioma?

Asbestos (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why was asbestos widely used in the 20th century?

It was cheap and readily available (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for full recovery from Mesothelioma?

Rarely occurs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common form of malignant mesothelioma?

Pleural mesothelioma (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which part of the body does pericardial mesothelioma develop?

Lining of the heart (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mesothelioma is the rarest?

Testicular mesothelioma (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is diagnosing mesothelioma difficult?

It remains latent in the body for up to five decades. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of palliative treatments for mesothelioma?

To ease pain and make a patient more comfortable. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of cases of peritoneal mesothelioma?

~25% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where does benign mesothelioma most commonly develop?

Lining of the lungs (pleura) (C) Signup and view all the answers