MORE ADVANCED SYMPTOMS OF MESOTHELIOMA

Below are the most advanced symptoms of mesothelioma enjoy...


Mesothelioma Symptoms inclined to gradually develop, and earlier symptoms of mesothelioma are often confused for illnesses that are more amenable to treatment. The cough for example, chest pain and difficulty breathing experienced in pleural mesothelioma is often seen in lung infections such as pneumonia. Typically, once of mesothelioma cancer symptoms are more pronounced the cancer is fairly advanced and treatment becomes less effective.







In advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma, chest pain and pain under the ribcage may become more pronounced, back pain may also be present. Hoarseness and swelling of the face and arms may be seen. Coughing may be present and blood may also be coughed up. May patients also experience sensory loss and muscle weakness.






While in advanced peritoneal mesothelioma, abdominal symptoms become more pronounced. These include a swelling or lump in the abdomen, abdominal pain, abdominal distension due to a collection of fluid in the abdominal cavity, nausea and vomiting, constipation due to bowel obstruction, and appetite loss. However, if there is a lot of abdominal fluid, breathing may become increasingly difficult. The feet may become swollen.






In advanced pericardial mesothelioma, worsening breathlessness, coughing, palpitations and chest pain may be experienced.






Generalized symptoms in all types of malignant mesothelioma, such as fever, fatigue and unexplained weight loss are usually present. To reduce the discomfort from their symptoms, patients with advanced mesothelioma are usually offered palliative treatment. Pleural or abdominal fluid collections may be drained, and substances that prevent further formation and collection of fluid may be placed in the pleural or abdominal cavities.






Radiotherapy or surgery may reduce some of the obstructive symptoms, and radiotherapy may be used to reduce pain. One or more anti-cancer drugs may also be used. To find better ways to provide symptomatic relief to people with advanced malignant mesothelioma, a number of clinical trials are ongoing.