Feb 16, 2010

Symptoms of Mesothelioma Cancer

One of the most common symptoms of mesothelioma is an accumulation of fluid between the lining of the lung and the chest cavity.

Symptoms include : abdominal painascites, or an abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen, a mass in the abdomen, problems with bowel function and weight loss.

Symptoms such as trouble swallowing, pain, or swelling of the neck and face can be indications that the cancer has spread beyond the mesotheliom to other parts of the body.

Symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include persistent pain in the chest and severe difficulty breathing caused by pleural effusion, or an accumulation of fluid in the pleural lining. Coughing, weight loss, and fever are also common symptoms.

Symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma include weight loss and abdominal pain and swelling due to a buildup of fluid in the abdomen.

Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos.