Mesothelioma Support Understanding Mesothelioma

Question 1

What is the primary cause of mesothelioma in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Asbestos exposure

Answer

Smoking cigarettes

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Radiation therapy

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Chemical fumes

Question 2

Which lining of the body does pleural mesothelioma affect?

Accepted Answer

Lining of the lungs

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Lining of the heart

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Lining of the abdomen

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Lining of the brain

Question 3

What is the typical latency period between asbestos exposure and mesothelioma diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

20–50 years

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1–5 years

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5–10 years

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Over 100 years

Question 4

Which type of mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen?

Accepted Answer

Peritoneal mesothelioma

Answer

Pleural mesothelioma

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Pericardial mesothelioma

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Testicular mesothelioma

Question 5

Which occupational group historically had the highest risk of mesothelioma in the US?

Accepted Answer

Shipyard workers

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Office workers

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Farmers

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Truck drivers

Question 6

What is the most common symptom of pleural mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath and chest pain

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Abdominal bloating

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Skin rash

Answer

Joint pain