What is mesothelioma of peritoneum?

The peritoneum is a membranous layer that is covers the abdominal organs. Mesothelioma of peritoneum is rare aggressive tumor affecting the abdominal lining.

How do members experience mesothelioma of peritoneum?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mesothelioma of peritoneum*

*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 mesothelioma of peritoneum*

Who has mesothelioma of peritoneum on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 3
40s 1
50s 4
60s 7
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 16