Mesothelioma (patient information)

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How do I know if I have mesothelioma and what are the symptoms of mesothelioma?

Early mesothelioma does not have any symptoms. As the tumor grows larger, people may notice one or more of the following symptoms:

• Pain in the lower back or at the side of the chest
• Shortness of breath
• Cough
• Fever
• Sweating
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• Trouble swallowing

Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that the problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

Who is at risk for mesothelioma?

Clinical data has suggested that the development of kidney cancer is related to several factors.

• Asbestos: Doctors found most cases of mesothelioma have been linked to asbestos exposure in the workplace.
• Zeolites: Zeolites are silicate minerals chemically related to asbestos. Data suggest that they are related to the development of mesothelioma.
• Radiation: During the past, thorotrast is found to invlove in the development of mesothelioma.
• Simian virus 40 (SV40): Some lab studies reported that SV40 infection may cause mesothelioma.

Where to find medical care for cancer?

Directions to Hospitals Treating mesothelioma

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mesothelioma.html