Mesothelioma, also known as asbestos cancer, is cancer of the mesothelium, and is usually found on or around the lungs. Symptoms of this disease are similar to those of many other conditions including lung cancer, so be certain to check with your physician if you note these potential mesothelioma symptoms in yourself or a loved one. If you have been exposed to asbestos or are close to someone who has, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of this cancer so that you can seek the appropriate mesothelioma treatment.
These 8 symptoms may not appear for decades after the initial asbestos exposure:
- Shortness of Breath caused by fluid trapped between the lungs and the chest wall.- Chest Pains also caused by fluid trapped between the lung and the chest wall, creating pressure that a patient will feel as chest pains under the rib cage and/or be accompanied by coughing. These are often the first mesothelioma symptoms that patients are aware of, occurring long before the others.- Weight Loss is often associated with cancerous tumors, particularly if the tumors are older. - Abdominal Pain and/or Swelling resulting from fluid buildup in the abdomen. - Bowel Obstruction can be another complication resulting from fluid buildup in the abdomen causing complications with the digestive tract and associated organs. Tumors that form in the abdominal region can cause this symptom as well.- Anemia can be a result of mesothelioma affecting the tissue lining the lungs and the chest cavity, the pleura.- Blood Clotting Abnormalities are only seen in severe cases of mesothelioma.- Troub le Swallowing: If the asbestos cancer (mesothelioma) has metastasized from the mesothelioma to other parts of the body, trouble swallowing can occur.- Swelling in the Neck or Face: These are also symptoms that will be seen if the mesothelioma has moved to other parts of the body besides the mesothelium.
While this list of symptoms is extensive, there is no way to determine whether or not you will need mesothelioma treatment without consulting a doctor. Although you may seek mesothelioma information from any doctor, oncologists specializing in asbestos cancer are trained to identify and treat this particular disease.
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