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What Is The Average Age Of
Someone Diagnosed With
Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma
is a rare type of
CANCER
caused by asbestos exposure.
Most commonly,
mesothelioma affects
the outer lining of the
lungs. This is known as
pleural mesothelioma.
But it can affect other
areas of the body.
What causes
mesothelioma?
Q:
Mesothelioma takes years to develop –
typically between 20 and 50.
Someone diagnosed
with mesothelioma
likely was exposed to
asbestos decades ago.
Considering mesothelioma’s
long latency period,
those who are diagnosed
are typically
older in age.
What causes
mesothelioma?
Q:
According to Cancer.net, the average
age of an individual diagnosed with
pleural mesothelioma is 72.
Men are more
commonly diagnosed
with mesothelioma
than
women.
Individuals
diagnosed
with mesothelioma
may have
legal rights
and options.
It is advisable to
SPEAK TO AN
ATTORNEY
to learn the specifics.
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843-410-3956.
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What Is The Average Age Of a Mesothelioma Diagnosis?