Mesothelioma is a cancer that can affect children, although rarely. Out of the 12345 people affected, only 240 of those patients were under 40. While it’s mostly associated with exposure to asbestos, with young people, there is often not a clear connections to it. Things for parents to watch out for is lead exposure in sport fields, homes or schools made before the 1980’s. Symptoms include breathing issues and pain in the chest for cancer forming around the lungs. There is pain in the abdomen and digestive issues for cancer growing in the abdominal region. Please read more information about this. https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/children-young-adults/

Even though this cancer is rare in children, being aware that it does occur is important to know, just in case. My son was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than one in a million. You never know who you may help!

Find more resources for learning about childhood cancer at our blog, Information about Childhood Cancer.