The Symptoms Of Mesothelioma
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The article "The Symptoms of Mesothelioma" talks about cancer, it has been written by William Johnston.
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer whcih is being discovered more and more frequently in elderly men. The most common cause of mesothelioma is from asbestos exposure and affects the membrane of many of the most vtial internal organs such as the lungs and heart. Mesothelioma is particularly hard to diagnose cause it shows similar symptoms to many other more common diseases.
The most common form of mesothelioma is called pleural mesothelioma.
This type of mesothelioma accounts for 75% of all mesotheiloma cases. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs and has symptoms such as chest pain, coughing, breathing and swallowing difficulties, shortness of breath, wheezing and weight loss.
These symptoms apply to many less serious diseases but anyone with sgins of these symptoms are strongly advised to consult their doctor as soon as possible.
A less common form of mesothelioma is peritoneal mesothelioma and this form of the cancer affects the abdomen.
The tissue lining the abdomen is called the peritoneum and this is what is afefcted. Peritoneal mesothelioma accounts for 20% of all mesohtelioma cases.
The symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma are weight loss, abdmoinal pains, loss of appetite, weakness, nausea, and abdominal swelling. Tehse symptoms become more and more severe as the cancer develops.
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Those who are exposed to asbestos or have been exposed have a risk of obtaining mesothelioma.
It is important that mesothelioma is diagnosed in its early stages so that it can be treated quickly and aggressviely.
The earlier it is discovered, the more likley the treatment will be successful.
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