Challenges and Hope: Mesothelioma in Children
Mesothelioma is most often found in older adults, but in a very small number of cases, this cancer is diagnosed in children. There is not much research on mesothelioma in children. An international team of researchers looked at all mesothelioma cases occurring in children, teenagers and young adults diagnosed and treated in Europe. The team is called the European Cooperative Study Group on Pediatric Rare Tumors. Understanding the Unique Challenges in Pediatric Cases Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare cancer. It develops in the lining of internal organs like the lungs and abdominal cavity. Reaching a diagnosis of this disease can be hard, and treatment can be even more difficult. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. This is a…