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Three Main Types of Mesothelioma that Affects Different
Areas of the Body
1. Pleural
Mesothelioma. This is the most common type, comprising
about 75% of all diagnosed cases. The cancer develops in the
lining of the lungs (pleura) and spreads from there to other
parts of the body. Common symptoms may include: shortness of
breath, tightness/pain in the chest, dry cough, weight loss,
and fatigue.
2. Peritoneal
Mesothelioma. This is the type that affects the lining
of abdominal cavities. Symptoms are: swelling/pain in the
stomach, vomiting, weight loss, bowel obstruction, and
fatigue.
3. Pericardial
Mesothelioma. This type develops in the membrane that
surrounds the heart. Symptoms include: chest pain, shortness
of breath, and heart palpitations. |
