SYMPTOMS OF MESOTHELIOMA

Mesothelioma symptoms usually vary from person to person considering the  number of variables which may be involved. Some of the more common asbestos-related mesothelioma cancer symptoms which have been proven to be associated with pleural mesothelioma and other types of mesothelioma are:

• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing normally
• Severe coughing, coughing up blood
• Chest pain
• Rapid weight loss
• Impaired bowel function
• Abdominal bloating
• Persistent tiredness, fatigue even with minimal exertion

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma

Because the symptoms of mesothelioma are common to a wide range of other illnesses and diseases ,the cancer may have sometimes progressed to an advanced stage by the time a diagnosis is made.This situation is regrettable.
The first approach usually includes a careful review of the patient's medical history and potential sources of asbestos exposure link to the asbestos connection. After this , a thorough physical examination will  be done. This may include:

• X-rays of the chest or abdomen
• Lung function or breathing tests
• A complete blood count (CBC)
• Computed tomography (CT) scans
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Biopsies of affected tissues

. Treatment options may include:

•  surgery
•  radiation
• therapy
•  chemotherapy
• photodynamic therapy
• gene therapy
• alternative medicine approaches