Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal Mesothelioma orginates in the abdomen, and often spreads to other organs in the area, including the liver, spleen, and bowel. Peritoneal Mesothelioma patients most commonly report severe abdominal pain as an initial symptom. Fluid build up in the abdomen may also cause additional pain for Peritoneal Mesothelioma patients. Other additional symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma include fever, swollen feet, nausea and vomiting, and difficulty during bowel movements.

The survival rate of Peritoneal Mesothelioma patients is the worst of all types of Mesothelioma. Peritoneal Mesothelioma patients typically only survive ten months from the initial onset of symptoms.