Mesothelioma is malignant rare cancer which is estimated to affect 2,000-3,000 newly diagnosed cases annually in the U.S. During the year 1970 to 1990 the United States reported an increased rate of mesothelioma, which has been stabilized and possibly decreased currently. But the, European countries continue to see an increase in the rate of mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is found, among one in ten lakh persons.

Men are five times more likely to get affected, than women due to the working conditions under asbestos fibers. It is commonly seen in the ages 65 years and older. Mesothelioma is more common in the Caucasian nationality than African American.

Between 50 and 70% of all mesothelioma cases belong to Epithelioid Mesothelioma this cancer is usually extremely difficult to treat, but epithelioid mesothelioma is the most likely to respond to treatment.

Advanced stage diagnosis of mesothelioma is very rare as symptoms do not appear early. Hence, mesothelioma has a low survival rate that is about 1-2 years. But cancer research is slowly changing this statistic.

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