Mesothelioma

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How many people are affected by Mesothelioma in the U.S.?

2,000-3,000

What age group is affects most by mesothelioma?

60+

What increases the chance of getting mesothelioma?

Asbestos

A _________________ is needed to officially diagnose someone with mesothelioma.

Biopsy

What are the three treatment options for mesothelioma?

Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and clinical trials

What are the symptoms of Mesothelioma?

Chest pain under the rib cage, shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss

Name two characteristics of mesothelioma

It is aggressive and deadly

What is Mesothelioma?

a cancer that occurs within the thin layer of tissue that surrounds most organs. Most often affects the lungs

Mesothelioma is one of the _________________ cancers.

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