Mesothelioma Cancer | Types of Mesothelioma Cancer
Types of Mesothelioma Cancer:
Oncologists name each type of mesothelioma cancer by the location in the body where it develops.
The pleural and peritoneal types of mesothelioma are the most common. Pericardial accounts for 1 percent of cases. Another rare type is testicular mesothelioma. It represents less than 1 percent of all mesotheliomas.
Pleural Mesothelioma:
Most common type
Forms on soft tissue covering the lungs
Best treated with a multimodal approach
Peritoneal Mesothelioma:
Less than 20 percent of all cases
Develops on lining surrounding the abdomen
Responds best to a combination of surgery and heated chemotherapy
Pericardial Mesothelioma:
Second-rarest type
Forms on soft tissue around the heart
Best treated with a multimodal approach
Testicular Mesothelioma:
Rarest type
Develops on the lining of the testicles
Responds best to surgery