Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma
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Malignant Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lung. It is a cancer which is associated with asbestos and tobacco. People almost always have other underlying lung disease such as emphysema.

There is usually a period of time of 15-40 years between exposure to asbestos and development of this cancer.


Malignant Mesothelioma symptoms include a chronic cough and wheezing. Mesothelioma is associated with a collection of fluid around the lung.


Often the diagnosis of this cancer is made by removing some of this fluid for testing (thoracentesis) There is usually a period of time of 15-40 years between exposure to asbestos and development of this cancer.

Malignant Mesothelioma treatment can include surgery or chemotherapy. Patients may require drainage of a pleural effusion or an operation known as extra-pleural pneumonectomy. Other Mesothelioma treatment options include chemotherapy and radiation.

 
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Symptoms of Malignant Mesothelioma often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.