Celebrated every year in March, Women\u2019s History Month commemorates the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history. This year, we\u2019re sharing the stories of some of the most notable women in the mesothelioma community to give hope to those fighting this rare cancer caused by asbestos.<\/p>\n
Although women are less likely to develop mesothelioma<\/a> than men, they play a critical role in treating, supporting, and advocating for asbestos victims.<\/p>\n Learn more about how this cancer affects female patients and read about noteworthy women in the world of mesothelioma.<\/p>\n Women make up about 25% of mesothelioma cases, likely due to a decreased risk of on-the-job asbestos exposure compared to men.<\/p>\n In fact, only about 0.41 out of every 100,000 women<\/strong> will face a mesothelioma diagnosis<\/a>, compared to 1.93 out of every 100,000 men.<\/p>\n While women are less likely to develop mesothelioma, they have a much better prognosis (disease outlook) than men. Women seem to recover from surgery better than men, possibly contributing to higher survival rates or likelihood of living beyond a certain timeframe.<\/p>\nMesothelioma in Women<\/h2>\n