Pleural mesothelioma
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What is pleural mesothelioma?
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer and the primary cause is asbestos exposure. The cancer develops in the mesothelium, which is the thin layer of tissue that lines and protects the chest cavity and other organs as well.
Common symptoms reported by people with pleural mesothelioma
Treatments taken by people for pleural mesothelioma
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Compare treatments taken by people with pleural mesothelioma
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Got a question about living with pleural mesothelioma? Members in the forum might have the answers.
Who has pleural mesothelioma on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 45 say pleural mesothelioma is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 6 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 2 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | |
| Female | 14 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 11 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 3 |