{"id":97,"date":"2017-05-08T20:56:30","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T00:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2025-12-17T08:45:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:45:46","slug":"pericardial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/mesothelioma\/pericardial\/","title":{"rendered":"Pericardial Mesothelioma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Is Pericardial Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>Malignant pericardial mesothelioma cancer forms in the pericardium, the sac-like lining surrounding the heart. It is the rarest type of <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a> and the most difficult to treat.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s important to<strong> stay hopeful<\/strong> after a pericardial mesothelioma diagnosis. Doctors can help you get treatments needed to ease symptoms and potentially live longer.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Facts on Pericardial Mesothelioma<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Accounts for less than <strong>1-2% of all mesothelioma cases<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Only 350 cases have ever been reported<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms include a cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and heart failure<\/li>\n<li>The median survival time is <strong>2-6 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to see how we can assist you or a loved one in finding top treatments, doctors, and financial compensation.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px 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strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Causes of Pericardial Mesothelioma Cancer<\/h2>\n<p>The only known cause of pericardial mesothelioma (and all other types of this cancer) is <strong><a href=\"\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">exposure to asbestos<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos was used in thousands of products like insulation, wires, and pipes until the early 1980s to keep them durable and heat resistant.<\/p>\n<p>If you worked with or around these products, you could have<strong> unknowingly breathed in or swallowed asbestos fibers.<\/strong> These fibers can make their way to the heart lining, damaging healthy cells and causing malignant (cancerous) tumors to form.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21137 \" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/pericardial-mesothelioma-infographic-w-out-body.png\" alt=\"An illustration shows how pericardial mesothelioma forms on the protective sac-like lining of the heart known as the pericardium\" width=\"1225\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Who Is at Risk for Pericardial Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone exposed to asbestos may potentially develop mesothelioma of the pericardium decades later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Those with the highest risk are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Male:<\/strong> Men are more likely to get this cancer, based on a 2023 study published by <em>Chest Journal<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Middle-aged:<\/strong> Most patients are diagnosed at around age 60, according to a 2023 <em>Modern Pathology<\/em> study.<\/li>\n<li><strong>White:<\/strong> The vast majority of pericardial mesothelioma patients are white, as noted in the <em>Chest Journal<\/em> study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are at risk, make sure to keep a close eye on possible symptoms and see a doctor promptly if any develop.<\/p>\n<h2>Pericardial Mesothelioma Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/symptoms\/\">Symptoms<\/a> of pericardial mesothelioma typically develop 10-50 years after asbestos exposure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma symptoms include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Chest pain<\/li>\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing (dyspnea)<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Fever<\/li>\n<li>Heart murmurs<\/li>\n<li>Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)<\/li>\n<li>Night sweats<\/li>\n<li>Pericardial effusion (fluid buildup in heart lining)<\/li>\n<li>Pericardial thickening (calcification of heart lining)<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li>Unexplained weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>The most common issue seen was pericardial effusion, according to a 2025 study in the journal <em>Cancers<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Many patients may not have symptoms until the cancer has spread.<\/strong> When patients do have symptoms, they are often vague and may be mistaken for signs of more common cardiovascular disorders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/amy-fair-nurse.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201cWith pericardial mesothelioma, some of the symptoms can be chest pain, shortness of breath, and<strong> a condition called atrial fibrillation,<\/strong> where the heart is not beating correctly because of the constricting disease in the lining of the heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Amy Fair, RN, Mesothelioma Hope Patient Advocate<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h2>Getting a Pericardial Mesothelioma Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>If pericardial mesothelioma is <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/\">diagnosed<\/a> before the cancer spreads, patients may have a more favorable prognosis.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor will begin by reviewing your medical history and conducting a physical exam. If they think you may have cancer, they\u2019ll order <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/imaging-scans\/\">imaging scans<\/a> to look for potential masses or tumors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Imaging scans for mesothelioma of the pericardium include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Computed tomography (CT) scans<\/li>\n<li>Echocardiograms<\/li>\n<li>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans<\/li>\n<li>Positron emission tomography (PET) scans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If cancer is still suspected after these scans, doctors will order a <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/biopsy\/\">biopsy<\/a>. This is the <strong>only way to confirm a mesothelioma diagnosis<\/strong>. With a biopsy, a surgeon removes a fluid or tissue sample and then has a pathologist examine it under a microscope to determine if there\u2019s cancer present.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors may also use immunohistochemistry tests to \u201cstain\u201d biopsy samples to look for substances found only in cancer cells. These staining tests can help make sure the diagnosis is correct.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> now if you or a loved one has signs of pericardial mesothelioma. Our team can help you find top doctors for an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>How Is Pericardial Mesothelioma Misdiagnosed?<\/h3>\n<p>Because pericardial mesothelioma is incredibly rare and shares symptoms with many other health conditions, it\u2019s not uncommon for it to be <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/misdiagnosis\/\">misdiagnosed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma may be misdiagnosed as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cardiac tamponade (compression of heart due to fluid buildup)<\/li>\n<li>Coronary heart disease<\/li>\n<li>Heart failure<\/li>\n<li>Other cancer tumors that have metastasized to heart lining<\/li>\n<li>Pericardial cyst<\/li>\n<li>Pericarditis (inflammation of heart lining)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Pleural mesothelioma<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A misdiagnosis can be incredibly dangerous, as <strong>it can keep you from getting the right treatments for your cancer<\/strong> \u2014 meaning your cancer could worsen.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting a Second Opinion<\/h3>\n<p>To avoid a pericardial mesothelioma misdiagnosis, you should <strong>get a <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/diagnosis\/second-opinion\/\">second opinion<\/a><\/strong> from a cancer specialist.<\/p>\n<p>Through a second opinion, another doctor will review your imaging scans and test results to confirm if you have pericardial mesothelioma. Once you have an accurate diagnosis, you can start treatment with peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\"><strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong><\/a> to find specialists who can help diagnose and treat pericardial mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What Is the Prognosis for Pericardial Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>Pericardial mesothelioma has the poorest <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/\">prognosis<\/a>, or overall health outlook, of any type of this cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma prognosis is measured by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\"><strong>Life expectancy<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> The overall life expectancy for pericardial mesothelioma is<strong> 2-6 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survival-rate\/\">Survival rate<\/a>:<\/strong> The 1-year pericardial mesothelioma survival rate is <strong>22%<\/strong>, meaning roughly 2 in 10 patients are still alive a year after diagnosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, there are always exceptions to these averages. Factors like your mesothelioma stage, cell type, and overall health can all affect your life expectancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting promptly diagnosed and treated may help improve your prognosis.<\/strong> If doctors can catch the cancer in an early stage, it may respond better to treatment, meaning you could live longer.<\/p>\n<h2>Pericardial Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Doctors can use several <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">mesothelioma treatments<\/a> to help you or a loved one fight this cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy may all be used together in a multimodal treatment plan for the best results.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about different treatments for mesothelioma of the pericardium below.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-surgery\">Pericardial Mesothelioma Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>A 2024 report in the medical journal <em>Circulation<\/em> noted that most pericardial mesothelioma patients receive surgery to help manage their symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two main surgeries for pericardial mesothelioma:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pericardiectomy:<\/strong> Removes all or part of the heart lining<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tumor resection:<\/strong> Extracts the mesothelioma tumor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>According to a report from <em>The Annals of Thoracic Surgery<\/em>, tumor resection can be used to help early-stage patients live longer, while a pericardiectomy is mainly a palliative (pain-relieving) procedure.<\/p>\n<p>Get our <strong>Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn more about surgeries and other treatments that could help you or a loved one live longer with pericardial mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"1361\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque default image-right has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"default\">.widget_oscar-vque.default{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.default:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{background:#2F293D;display:block;padding:20px;border-radius:10px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:150px;width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default .vque-content{font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;line-height:1.4;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:100%}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.default{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a>div>div{padding:0 25px 0 0;width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.default>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default img{max-width:90%;margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px}.widget_oscar-vque.default ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.default strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.default.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0}}<\/style><a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\" title=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\"><div><div><div class=\"image-fade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mesothelioma Guide Images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical.png 296w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/guide-image-vertical-102x100.png 102w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free 2026 Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Symptoms &amp; staging<\/li>\n<li>Average prognosis<\/li>\n<li>Life-extending treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Guide\">Get Your Free Guide<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-chemotherapy1\">Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>Some cases of pericardial mesothelioma respond well to <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">chemotherapy<\/a>. This type of treatment circulates cancer-killing drugs throughout the body to destroy mesothelioma cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common chemotherapy drugs for pericardial mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Carboplatin<\/li>\n<li>Cisplatin<\/li>\n<li>Gemcitabine<\/li>\n<li>Pemetrexed<\/li>\n<li>Vinorelbine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>A study published in <em>Clinical Lung Cancer<\/em> found patients treated with chemotherapy lived <strong>13 months on average.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-radiation-therapy\">Radiation Therapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a> uses high-energy beams to target mesothelioma tumors and kill cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>In a 2022 study from the <em>Journal of Thoracic Oncology<\/em>, 80% of pericardial patients who lived longer than 1 year received radiation<strong> as part of <a href=\"\/treatment\/multimodal-therapy\/\">multimodal therapy<\/a><\/strong> (where two or more treatments are combined).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-heart-in-hands\">Palliative Treatments<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">Palliative care<\/a> focuses on symptom relief, increasing quality of life and well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Palliative treatments for pericardial mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/pain-management\/\">Pain management<\/a>:<\/strong> Used to help manage cancer symptoms and treatment-related side effects<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pericardial windows:<\/strong> Similar to a pericardiocentesis but instead cuts a hole in the heart lining to drain excess fluid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pericardiocentesis:<\/strong> A minimally invasive procedure that uses a needle to drain fluid from the heart lining, which eases pressure and pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Those in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/late-stage-care\/\">advanced stages of pericardial mesothelioma<\/a> may greatly benefit from palliative care, especially if they aren\u2019t a candidate for surgery due to cancer spread.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-icon icon-pills\">Clinical Trials and New Treatments<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">Clinical trials<\/a> are exploring new and more effective treatment options for pericardial mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma treatments being studied include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/targeted-therapies\/angiogenesis-inhibitors\/\">Angiogenesis inhibitors<\/a>:<\/strong> These drugs block the growth of blood vessels in cancerous tumors. Without enough blood, tumors can\u2019t grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/gene-therapy\/\">Gene therapy<\/a>:<\/strong> This involves changing, removing, or adding genes to a patient to fight pericardial mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Drugs train the body\u2019s immune system to target and kill mesothelioma cancer cells. Immunotherapy helped a pericardial mesothelioma patient whose cancer had spread to the peritoneum (abdominal lining) in a 2024 study published by<em> Internal Medicine.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/photodynamic-therapy\/\">Photodynamic therapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Using a drug to make cancer sensitive to light, then applying the light to shrink tumors.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/targeted-therapies\/\">Targeted therapy<\/a>:<\/strong> Specifically attacks cancer cells with less damage to healthy cells. A 2023 study in <em>Case <\/em><em>Reports in General Cardiovascular Medicine<\/em> noted that a pericardial mesothelioma patient who received targeted therapy and chemotherapy lived for 1 year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask your doctor about these newer treatments to see if they could work for your case.<\/p>\n<h2>Top Pericardial Mesothelioma Specialists<\/h2>\n<p>The best <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/\">doctors for pericardial mesothelioma<\/a> are those who treat cancers that affect the heart and thoracic (chest) cavity.<\/p>\n<p>One notable pericardial mesothelioma specialist is <a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\">Dr. Raphael Bueno<\/a>. He leads the International Mesothelioma Program at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital in Boston and has decades of experience. He also treats pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other doctors familiar with pericardial mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"image-text-wrap clean \"><style type=\"text\/css\">.image-text-wrap ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}.image-text-heading{display:block;font-size:22px}html body .image-text-wrap:not(.small) .image-text-heading{margin-bottom:15px}.image-text-heading.with-subheading{margin-bottom:0}.image-text-subheading{margin-bottom:15px;display:block}.image-text-wrap ul li:before{display:none}.image-text-wrap ul li a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}.image-text-wrap ul li a .image-text-heading{transition:color .25s ease-in-out;text-decoration:underline}.image-text-wrap ul li a:hover .image-text-heading{color:#34d;text-decoration:underline}.image-text-wrap ul li>.image-text{padding:0 0 0 85px;position:relative;display:block}.image-text-wrap.default ul li>*{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px 20px 20px 94px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px}span.image-text-visual{position:absolute;left:0;top:0;width:68px;height:68px}.image-text-wrap.default span.image-text-visual{top:20px;left:20px}span.image-text-visual img{display:block;border-radius:50px}span.image-text-visual i{width:48px;height:48px;display:block;text-align:center;line-height:52px;background:#0FAEBF;color:#fff;border-radius:48px;font-size:30px}.image-text-wrap span.image-text-content>ul{list-style:disc;margin-left:20px;margin-top:0 !important}.image-text-wrap span.image-text-content ul li a{display:inline-block;text-decoration:underline;color:#248AFF}.image-text-wrap span.image-text-content ul li a:hover{color:#34d}.image-text-wrap{margin:40px auto}.image-text-wrap:first-child{margin-top:0}.image-text-wrap:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.image-text-wrap ul li.has-bg{background:#F5F5F5;padding:20px}.image-text-wrap.clean ul li,.image-text-wrap.simple ul li{margin:0 0 35px}.image-text-wrap.clean ul li:last-child,.image-text-wrap.simple ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.image-text-wrap.default.small ul li>*{border:none;background:#EDF8F9;box-shadow:none;max-width:440px;padding:30px 25px 30px 90px}.image-text-wrap.default.small span.image-text-visual{top:50%;margin-top:-24px}.image-text-wrap.default.small{margin-left:0;margin-right:0}.image-text-wrap.simple ul li>.image-text{display:flex;align-items:center;height:68px}html body .image-text-wrap.simple .image-text-heading{margin-bottom:0}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.image-text-wrap.default ul li>*{padding:25px 25px 25px 94px}.image-text-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><ul>\n<p><li class=\"has-visual image\"><div class=\"image-text\"><span class=\"image-text-visual\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dr_Ilya_Karagodin.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Ilya M. Karagodin\" class=\"image-text-visual\" \/><\/span><span class=\"image-text-content\"><h3 class=\"image-text-heading\">Dr. Ilya M. Karagodin<\/h3><p>Endeavor Health Medical Group, Illinois<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/p>\n<p><li class=\"has-visual image\"><div class=\"image-text\"><span class=\"image-text-visual\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dr_Hari_Mallidi.png\" alt=\"Dr. Hari R. Mallidi\" class=\"image-text-visual\" \/><\/span><span class=\"image-text-content\"><h3 class=\"image-text-heading\">Dr. Hari R. Mallidi<\/h3><p>University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Florida<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/p>\n<p><li class=\"has-visual image\"><div class=\"image-text\"><span class=\"image-text-visual\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dr_Marjorie_Zauderer.jpeg\" alt=\"Dr. Marjorie Zauderer\" class=\"image-text-visual\" \/><\/span><span class=\"image-text-content\"><h3 class=\"image-text-heading\">Dr. Marjorie Zauderer<\/h3><p>WMCHealth, New York<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/p>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>Since pericardial mesothelioma is so rare, you need to work with doctors who have experience treating this cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\"><strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong><\/a> to connect with top mesothelioma specialists. 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arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Pericardial Mesothelioma Cancer Centers<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/\">Cancer centers<\/a> across the country have specialized teams equipped to treat pericardial mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notable cancer centers for pericardial mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"row medical-facility-wrap small\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.medical-facility-box{background:#F2F2F2;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 4px 4px 0px #00000040;display:block;color:#033E69;text-decoration:none;padding:20px 20px 60px;position:relative;font-size:15px}.medical-facility-box .hos 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!important}}<\/style><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Brigham-Women\u2019s-Hospital-e1589826142670-85x85.png\" alt=\"Brigham &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\"><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/brigham-womens-hospital\/\" data-ce-category=\"Medical Facility Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Brigham &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital Box Link\">Brigham &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">75 Francis Street<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02115<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Brigham-Women\u2019s-Hospital-e1589826142670-85x85.png\" data-center=\"Brigham &amp; Women\u2019s Hospital\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-6\"><div class=\"medical-facility-box no-specialist\"><div class=\"med-fac-box-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Westchester_Medical_Center-85x85.png\" alt=\"Westchester Medical Center\" \/><h3 class=\"hos\">Westchester Medical Center<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"med-fac-box-inner\"><p class=\"hos-location\">100 Woods Road<br \/>\nValhalla, NY 10595<\/p><button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Westchester_Medical_Center-85x85.png\" data-center=\"Westchester Medical Center\" class=\"med-fac-modal popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#facility-form-popup\">Get Connected ><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>By getting care from a facility that treats cancers of the heart and chest, you can rest assured knowing you\u2019ll <strong>get the best treatments available<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Pericardial Mesothelioma Treatment Costs &amp; Compensation<\/h2>\n<p>The average cost to treat mesothelioma is around <strong>$400,000<\/strong>. Even with insurance, you and your family could face expenses like lost wages, travel costs, and medical copays.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can help you and your family <strong>afford the care you need<\/strong> after a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work with our team to pursue compensation from:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">Mesothelioma lawsuits<\/a>:<\/strong> You may be able to take legal action by filing a lawsuit against the makers of the asbestos products you were exposed to. These lawsuits<strong> award $1 million or more<\/strong> on average.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\">Asbestos trust funds<\/a>:<\/strong> These trusts were set up by bankrupt asbestos companies to pay victims. There\u2019s <strong>over $30 billion<\/strong> in these funds today.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/disability\/\">Veterans benefits<\/a>:<\/strong> If you developed pericardial mesothelioma after military service, you may qualify for benefits worth <strong>$4,158.17\u00a0a month<\/strong> from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> for help accessing financial compensation after a pericardial mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Pericardial Mesothelioma Settlements<\/h3>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with Simmons Hanly Conroy, <strong>a top mesothelioma law firm<\/strong>, to help patients get the justice and financial compensation they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>The firm has secured over <strong>$10.3 billion for mesothelioma patients<\/strong> through <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">out-of-court settlements and trial verdicts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pericardial mesothelioma settlements obtained by our legal partners include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>$1.36 million<\/strong> for a tanker driver in Virginia with pericardial mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1 million<\/strong> for a medical writer in Pennsylvania with pericardial mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li><strong>$1.2 million<\/strong> for an Alabama truck driver with pericardial mesothelioma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While there are no guarantees, you may also be able to access compensation by working with our partner attorneys.<\/p>\n<h2>Find Hope and Support for Pericardial Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>While facing pericardial mesothelioma can feel isolating, <strong>you aren\u2019t alone in your cancer journey<\/strong>. The entire Mesothelioma Hope team will walk with you through your diagnosis and offer support every step of the way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Work with our Patient Advocates to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find top doctors and cancer centers who can treat you<\/li>\n<li>Pursue financial compensation to cover medical bills<\/li>\n<li>Receive the support you need while fighting mesothelioma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> or get our <a href=\"\/mesothelioma-guide\/\">Free Mesothelioma Guide<\/a> to see how we can help you or a loved one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Mesothelioma of the Pericardium FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the cause of pericardial mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The only known cause of pericardial mesothelioma is <strong>asbestos exposure<\/strong>. You or a loved one could develop pericardial mesothelioma 10-50 years after exposure to asbestos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/about\/contact\/\">Contact us now<\/a> to get help if you worked with or around asbestos and now suffer from mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">How rare is pericardial mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Pericardial mesothelioma is incredibly rare, accounting for<strong> less than 1-2% of all mesothelioma cases<\/strong>. Only 10-15 new cases are reported each year.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma of the pericardium, <strong>don\u2019t give up hope<\/strong>. Doctors can recommend treatments that may help you live longer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the life expectancy of a person with pericardial mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The average pericardial mesothelioma life expectancy is <strong>2-6 months<\/strong>, but getting diagnosed before the cancer spreads and promptly starting treatment could help you live longer.<\/p>\n<p>Call <strong><a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a><\/strong> to find treatments to improve your survival after a pericardial mesothelioma diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Has anyone survived pericardial mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes.<\/strong> Some people have survived for several years after being diagnosed with pericardial mesothelioma with the right treatments.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <em>Translational Lung Cancer Research<\/em>\u00a0reported on a woman who<strong> lived 2 and a half years<\/strong> with this cancer. You may be able live longer depending on how your body responds to treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can you cure pericardial mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Pericardial mesothelioma doesn\u2019t have a cure yet. However, treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation could improve your prognosis and quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\",\"name\": \"What is the cause of pericardial mesothelioma?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\": \"Answer\",\"text\": \"&lt;p&gt;The only known cause of pericardial mesothelioma is &lt;strong&gt;asbestos exposure&lt;\/strong&gt;. 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