Mesothelioma

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Summary: The mixed type accounts for 20% to 35% of people diagnosed with mesothelioma, and contains both epithelial and sarcomatous types. This type of mesothelioma has an intermediate prognosis. Asbestos is the main cause of mesothelioma. The term asbestos covers a wide spectrum of naturally occurring minerals. The minerals coalesce into tiny fibres which can be divided into two

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