13 Questions
What type of cancer is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelial cell cancer
How many cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States?
1000-2000 cases
What percentage of all cancer diagnoses does mesothelioma comprise in the United States?
3%
What substance is the primary cause of Mesothelioma?
Asbestos
Why was asbestos widely used in the 20th century?
It was cheap and readily available
What is the prognosis for full recovery from Mesothelioma?
Rarely occurs
What is the most common form of malignant mesothelioma?
Pleural mesothelioma
In which part of the body does pericardial mesothelioma develop?
Lining of the heart
Which type of mesothelioma is the rarest?
Testicular mesothelioma
Why is diagnosing mesothelioma difficult?
It remains latent in the body for up to five decades.
What is the main goal of palliative treatments for mesothelioma?
To ease pain and make a patient more comfortable.
What is the approximate percentage of cases of peritoneal mesothelioma?
~25%
Where does benign mesothelioma most commonly develop?
Lining of the lungs (pleura)
Learn about mesothelioma, a rare and fatal type of cancer that develops in the mesothelial cells of the body. Discover its characteristics and impact on the body's organs and cavities.
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