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Mesothelioma
A rare cancer of the lining of the lungs. Symptoms include shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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