- Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, a membrane that lines the inside of the body's cavities, such as the abdomen or chest Most patients with mesothelioma of the lung die as a result of
- Mesothelioma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Signs and symptoms of mesothelioma depend on where the cancer starts Pleural mesothelioma affects the tissue around the lungs Symptoms may include: Chest pain Painful coughing Shortness of breath Lumps under the skin on the chest Tiredness Weight loss without trying Peritoneal mesothelioma affects tissue in the belly Symptoms may include:
- Mesothelioma: Types, Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that most commonly starts in the lining around your lungs It can also start in the lining or sac around your abdomen, heart or testicles Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, night sweats, chest pain and digestive issues
- Mesothelioma - American Lung Association
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that that develops in the pleura, a thin membrane that separates the lung from the chest wall It usually occurs from prior exposure to asbestos, a type of mineral fiber used in the insulation industry
- Malignant Mesothelioma Treatment - National Cancer Institute
In stage IV, cancer has spread to the tissue covering the lung or the lung on the opposite side of the chest, peritoneum, bones, liver, lymph nodes outside the chest, or to other parts of the body Stage IV malignant mesothelioma is also called metastatic mesothelioma
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