Pleural Mesothelioma Prevalence: 70% to 79% of all cases Location: Pleura (tissue around lungs and chest wall) Treatments: Immunotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy 5-year survival rate: 7% to 22%, according to the American Cancer Society Peritoneal Mesothelioma Prevalence: 10% to 30% of all cases, second most common type Location: Peritoneum (abdominal cavity lining) Treatments: HIPEC surgery is highly effective for this type 5-year survival rate: 65% (significantly better than pleural) Pericardial Mesothelioma Prevalence: About 1% of cases (very rare) Location: Pericardium (sac around the heart) Median survival: 2 to 6 months Treatment challenges: Limited options because of heart proximity Testicular Mesothelioma Prevalence: Less than 1% of cases, rarest form Location: Tunica vaginalis (membrane around testes) Common symptom: Testicular mass or swelling Prognosis: Better than other types, 33% of patients live 10+ years Mesothelioma can spread from one location to another as it progresses
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Ive had to indulge in spoilers , but I decided to confine those wholly to the first episode
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Hannigan described kissing Segel as like kissing an ashtray. Despite the issue, the two stars developed a close friendship throughout the shows nine seasons
