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What are the Signs of Mesothelioma?

The signs of asbestos-related cancer can remain undetectable for up to forty years after the initial exposure. Tell tale symptoms include difficulty breathing, fatigue and loss of weight, and chest or abdominal pain. Initial symptoms often include coughing up blood (hemoptysis), pain in swallowing (dysphagia), a continually raspy voice, and/or abdominal swelling. MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEY- ATTORNEYS- ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS- LAWSUITS- click here!

How is Mesothelioma Detected?

Malignant mesothelioma gradually causes a build up of fluid in the lungs (pleural effusion) or the abdomen (ascites). During a doctor visit, the physician uses an abdominal or chest X-ray to detect for this build up. MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEY- ATTORNEYS- ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS- LAWSUITS- click here!

Testing that shows high levels of CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen) may indicate lung cancer instead of mesothelioma. In order to diagnose lung cancer or mesothelioma, a tissue sample is taken and examined under the microscope. In either case, a CT (computed tomographic) scan visually indicates the degree to which the tumor has spread to other parts of the body. MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEY- ATTORNEYS- ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS- LAWSUITS- click here!

How is Mesothelioma Treated?

Malignant mesothelioma has no definite cure. The typical course of action involves utilizing a combination of therapies in conjunction with the removal of the malignant tumor. The complexity of the surgery to remove the mesothelioma depends on the duration of exposure and the amount of asbestos inhaled. The three most popular therapies use in concert with surgery include:MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEY- ATTORNEYS- ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS- LAWSUITS- click here!

• Chemotherapy: This approach uses chemicals that have specific toxic effects that try to destroy the spreading cells.
• Radiation therapy: Involves high-energy X-rays that treat the existence of cancerous cells.
• Photodynamic therapy: Utilizes a special laser light that creates a chemical reaction to remedy the affected cells.

Newer treatments include immunotherapy, vaccine treatment, Gene Therapy, and experimental Chemotherapy (L-NDDP, onconase).MESOTHELIOMA ATTORNEY- ATTORNEYS- ASBESTOS ATTORNEYS- LAWSUITS- click here!