Abdominal Mesothelioma
Abdominal mesothelioma, which is also known as peritoneal mesothelioma, is an aggressive, asbestos-linked cancer that principally affects the pleura and peritoneum, which are lining that cover the lung (pleura) and the abdominal cavity (peritoneum). Abdominal mesothelioma typically affects men between the ages of 50-70, and women account for approximately 20% of all abdominal mesothelioma cases.

Abdominal mesothelioma has an extremely high mortality rate, as diagnosis often occurs when the abdominal mesothelioma has already progressed too far. In many such cases, treatment is focused on making the abdominal mesothelioma as comfortable as possible, often removing sections of the tumor in order to relieve pressure. All forms of asbestos-related cancers, including abdominal mesothelioma will often remain dormant for decades.

Abdominal mesothelioma originates in the lower part of the peritoneum, in the abdominal cavity, and accounts for around 30% of all mesothelioma cases. You can find out more about abdominal mesothelioma by visiting our Homepage