Symptoms & Diagnosis

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Common symptoms of Mesothelioma are shortness of breath, pleural effusion, pain in the chest, and these would more likely indicate pleural mesothelioma. Peritoneal mesothelioma may exhibit itself through weight loss, pain or swelling in the abdomen, bowel obstruction, anemia, and/or fever... more on mesothelioma symptoms >>

Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Because mesothelioma's symptoms are not unique to it, diagnosis is often difficult. A review of the patient's medical history is an important part in assessing the risk of mesothelioma. As a first step in diagnosing the disease..more on mesothelioma diagnosis >>

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