Mesothelioma

Many people that develop mesothelioma usually do so after working at a job where asbestos dust and fiber particles were inhaled or after extended exposure to someone working in an asbestos environment. The diagnosis may be confirmed with general x-ray, CT scan and a biopsy of affected tissue.

There are three generally recognized forms of mesothelioma:

Pleural mesothelioma- the most common type of mesothelioma and occurs in the lining of the lungs.
Peritoneal mesothelioma-occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Pericardial mesotheliomais found in the pericardium, the lining of the heart.

Symptoms of mesothelioma include:

• Shortness of breath 
• Pain or swelling in the abdomen
• Chest pain
•  Unexplained Weight loss

Ways to treat mesothelioma:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy