You may have heard of mesothelioma – a form of lung cancer but have you heard of peritoneal cancer?  So what is this connection and what’s it all about?  Peritoneal cancer is a rare but serious condition that affects the peritoneum.  This is the lining of the abdomen wall that is thick with mesothelial cells, blood vessels and lymphatic network.  The lining of the combinations of these materials covers the pelvic walls and organs.  To research cancer of this kind can be difficult as it is very rare.  Take a look at the below diagram to have some idea of the where the peritoneum is located.

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