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Giuseppe Cardillo1,2, David Waller3, Sara Tenconi4
1Unit of Thoracic Surgery, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, 00152 Rome, Italy.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|February 13, 2025
Summary
Pleural mesothelioma (PM) incidence is rising globally, with over 2400 new cases annually. This trend highlights the need for further research into this rare but serious cancer.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a rare but aggressive cancer.
- The global incidence of PM shows a slight but concerning upward trend.
- Understanding PM epidemiology is crucial for public health strategies.
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