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.
How do members experience pleural mesothelioma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pleural mesothelioma*
Common symptoms
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for pleural mesothelioma*
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Who has pleural mesothelioma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 26 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 | |
| Female | 18 |
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