n.间皮瘤

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops from the thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs, known as the mesothelium.
**中文释义**：间皮瘤是一种罕见的癌症，起源于覆盖许多内脏器官的薄层组织，即胸膜。
Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma, with symptoms often not appearing until decades after initial exposure.
**中文释义**：石棉暴露是导致间皮瘤的主要原因，其症状通常在初次暴露后几十年才出现。
Early detection of mesothelioma can be challenging due to its nonspecific symptoms, which may include chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
**中文释义**：由于间皮瘤的早期症状不具特异性，可能包括胸痛、气短和疲劳，因此早期诊断较为困难。
Treatment options for mesothelioma typically involve a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, depending on the stage and location of the cancer.
**中文释义**：间皮瘤的治疗方案通常包括手术、放疗和化疗的组合，具体取决于癌症的阶段和位置。
Pleural mesothelioma, affecting the lining around the lungs, is the most common type of mesothelioma.
**中文释义**：肺间皮瘤，影响肺部周围的膜层，是最常见的间皮瘤类型。
Peritoneal mesothelioma, which affects the abdominal cavity, is less common but equally aggressive in nature.
**中文释义**：腹膜间皮瘤影响腹部腔，虽不常见但性质同样凶猛。
Research into new treatments, such as immunotherapy, is offering hope for improved outcomes in mesothelioma patients.
**中文释义**：对新疗法的研究，如免疫疗法，为改善间皮瘤患者的预后提供了希望。
Mesothelioma has a long latency period, meaning it can take 20 to 50 years after asbestos exposure for the disease to develop.
**中文释义**：间皮瘤具有长潜伏期，这意味着从石棉暴露到疾病发展可能需要20至50年的时间。
Support groups play a vital role in helping mesothelioma patients and their families cope with the emotional and physical challenges of the disease.
**中文释义**：支持团体在帮助间皮瘤患者及其家庭应对疾病的身心挑战方面发挥着至关重要的作用。
Legal action against companies responsible for asbestos exposure has become common for mesothelioma patients seeking compensation for medical expenses and suffering.
**中文释义**：针对负责石棉暴露的公司采取法律行动已成为间皮瘤患者寻求医疗费用和痛苦赔偿的普遍做法。