Mesothelioma References -
Symptoms of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Cancer Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Mesothelioma
Our articles will give you a better understanding of the treatments available for anyone suffering from Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer. It affects the linings of the cavities around the lungs, stomach, and heart. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, but the cancer usually does not appear until 10 to 40 years after a person first inhales asbestos.
The latest information about Mesothelioma diseases, their diagnoses, causes, treatments and the medical research currently underway to prevent and someday cure Mesothelioma. We want to help those potentially exposed to Mesothelioma to understand which materials contain Mesothelioma causing cancers and how exposures occur.
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Mesothelioma Symptoms
The symptoms of mesothelioma vary from type to type. Pleural mesothelioma symptoms are similar to those of viral pneumonia and can include coughing and fever. Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms can include nausea and abdominal mass. Pericardial mesothelioma symptoms typically manifest themselves as dyspnea (shortness of breath).