Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Abstract

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is estimated to occur in approximately 2500 people in the United States every year. These NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) focus on malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), which is the most common type; mesothelioma can also occur in other sites (e.g., peritoneum, pericardium, tunica vaginalis testis). The disease is difficult to treat;