Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer associated with asbestos and smoking. Large settlements have been given to people with the diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Symptoms: Mesothelioma symptoms can be nonspecific and include:

Chest pain: Patients may develop chest pain because tumor involvement of the pleura or chest wall.

Shortness of breath: Dyspnea can develop when a pleural effusion occurs. A pleural effusion is a collection of fluid around the lung.

Fatigue: Fatigue is the most common mesothelioma symptom. Decreased appetite: Decreased appetite is a common Mesothelioma symptom.

Other Mesothelioma symptoms include weight loss, cough, and recurrent pneumonia.

Symptoms of 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.