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What is Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelial cells which make up the lining of the lungs and other organs.
Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma.
Symptoms
Shortness of breath; A persistent cough; Tightness and pain in the chest; Crackling sound while breathing; Weight loss and poor or no appetite………..For Pleural Mesothelioma extra symptoms would be lower back pain, and pains in the side of the chest. ………………For Peritoneal Mesothelioma extra symptoms would be constant nausea or vomiting.
Diagnosis
Once a history of asbestos exposure is established by the patient the first test a doctor will order is Chest X-rays. A tissue sample from the chest wall may be taken with a thorascope to confirm the diagnosis. Other tests that could follow would be Pulmonary Function Test…………….
Treatment
A combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy are usually given. Sometimes surgery may also be helpful. …………………
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