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(C45.9) Mesothelioma, unspecified
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323 812 in individuals diagnosis mesothelioma, unspecified confirmed
147 148 deaths with diagnosis mesothelioma, unspecified
45% mortality rate associated with the disease mesothelioma, unspecified
Diagnosis mesothelioma, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 50.33% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis mesothelioma, unspecified
113 063 (46.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis mesothelioma, unspecified
34 085 (42.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease mesothelioma, unspecified - Men and Women aged 65-69
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 30-95+
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-29Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-29
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 30-95+
Disease Features mesothelioma, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Mesothelioma, unspecified - what does this mean
Mesothelioma is a cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. it can take many years after exposure for the cancer to develop, and it affects the thin layer of tissue that covers most of the internal organs, known as the mesothelium. it is usually found in the lining of the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body such as the abdomen or heart. unspecified mesothelioma is a diagnosis made when the precise cell type and location of the cancer is unknown.
What happens during the disease - mesothelioma, unspecified
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the thin membrane that lines the chest and abdomen and is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. these fibers, when inhaled or ingested, can become lodged in the lining of the lungs and other organs, causing inflammation and scarring. over time, this scarring can lead to the formation of tumors, which can spread to other organs and cause further damage.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Review patient's medical history
- Physical exam to check for any symptoms
- Imaging tests (CT scan, X-ray, MRI)
- Biopsy to confirm diagnosis
- Blood tests (such as tumor markers)
- Pleural fluid analysis
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce symptoms and improve quality of life
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Surgery
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Clinical Trials
- Pain Management
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Palliative Care
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Mesothelioma, unspecified - Prevention
Mesothelioma, unspecified can be prevented by avoiding exposure to asbestos, the primary cause of the disease. the best prevention is to wear protective clothing when working with any materials that may contain asbestos, and to ensure that any asbestos-containing materials are properly sealed, labeled, and disposed of.