Key Facts - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness Month
- Abdominal Cancers Alliance
- Sep 10
- 1 min read
Did you know September is Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness Month? Peritoneal Mesothelioma cancer is rare and often misdiagnosed. Join the Alliance in learning more this month.
Did you know:
1️⃣ Peritoneal mesothelioma is most commonly linked to environmental exposure to asbestos.
2️⃣ It is considered a very lethal disease that is difficult to diagnose due to vague symptoms.
3️⃣ Significant advances have been made in the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma, improving both survival (median survival increased from less than 1 year to 3-5 years) and tolerability.
4️⃣ Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC) is the treatment of choice for peritoneal mesothelioma, with the best outcomes achieved when all visible disease is removed.
Arm yourself—and your loved ones—with the information that matters.
Even the most proactive patients and advocates can only act on what they know. Help us spread the word about peritoneal mesothelioma cancer!
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