Mesothelioma most often affects the tissue that surrounds the lungs (pleura). This type is called pleural mesothelioma. Other, rarer types of mesothelioma affect tissue in the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), around the heart and around the testicles.
What are the symptoms of mesothelioma lung cancer?
- Persistent cough
- Changes in an existing cough
- Shortness of breath
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain
- Hoarseness
- Wheezing
- Weight loss
- Headaches
- Bone pain
What causes mesothelioma cancer?
- “Lung cancer is not limited to people who smoke. Exposure to air contaminants at work and at home can also play a role in lung health,” said Dr. Senora Nelson, a family medicine physician at Advocate Trinity Hospital, in Chicago. Asbestosis and mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos.
Is there a cure for mesothelioma?
- Prof Dean Fennell, who led the trial at Leicester University, said: ‘Mesothelioma is a nasty form of cancer and there hasn’t been an effective treatment. Many patients are left without any options. ‘But this new treatment has shown promise in halting ...
Can mesothelioma be cured?
- Unfortunately, mesothelioma often is an aggressive disease and for most people a cure isn't possible. Mesothelioma is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage — when it isn't possible to remove the cancer through an operation. Instead, your doctor may work to control your cancer to make you more comfortable. Discuss treatment goals with your doctor.