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*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for pleural mesothelioma*

Who has pleural mesothelioma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 2
40s 2
50s 4
60s 10
70+ 25

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 27
Female 17