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