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What Is The Rare Mesothelioma Cancer All About? by worldta8(f): 9:58am On Apr 16, 2021 |
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers and forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. KEY FACTS ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA More than 3,000 cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed yearly. Pleural mesothelioma accounts for 75% of cases. Average age of mesothelioma patient is 69 years old. Men represent the majority of mesothelioma diagnoses. Average life expectancy for mesothelioma patients is 12 to 21 months. Mesothelioma Symptoms Symptoms of mesothelioma appear when tumors spread, grow and press against the chest wall and the abdominal cavity. Chest pain and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms. COMMON MESOTHELIOMA SYMPTOMS Dry coughing Shortness of breath Respiratory complications Pain in the chest or abdomen Fever or night sweats Pleural effusion (fluid around the lungs) Fatigue Weakness in the muscles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6AhZgE2Jvw |
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