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Types of Mesothelioma

Overview

There are two main types of mesothelioma:

• Pleural mesothelioma, which occurs in the chest area and may affect the lungs;

• Peritoneal mesothelioma, which occurs around the abdomen.

Click on the links above and you'll learn more about the types of mesothelioma, including a rare benign form that generally affects young women and other rare forms where the prognosis isn't as good.