Table 1.
Demographics and tumor characteristics of mesothelioma patients.
| Characteristic | Total (n = 128) | Asbestos burden data (n = 80) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 30 (23) | 20 (25) |
| Male | 98 (77) | 60 (75) |
| Age (years) | ||
| Range | 30–85 | 30–80 |
| Mean ± SD | 62 ± 10.1 | 61 ± 9.8 |
| Histology | ||
| Epithelioid | 91 (71) | 60 (75) |
| Mixed | 33 (26) | 18 (22.5) |
| Sarcomatoid | 4 (3) | 2 (2.5) |
| Asbestos exposurea | ||
| Yes | 95 (74) | 59 (74) |
| No | 33 (26) | 21 (26) |
| AB count (ABs/g lung)b | ||
| Range (median) | NA | 0–6,211 (128) |
| Mean ± SD | NA | 875 ± 1,467 |
NA, not applicable. Values are number (%) except where indicated.
a
Self-reported.
b
Data for 83 cases available; three outliers removed.