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.
rarest
