Signs Of Pleural Mesothelioma

Chest Pain

In the same 2011 study of pleural mesothelioma patients, sixty-four percent of respondents said they suffered chest pain prior to diagnosis. In stage one of this cancer, the tumor will often not cause noticeable symptoms. However, stage one pleural mesothelioma might present with pain in the chest. The chest pain develops because of the fluid built up around the lungs. This fluid, otherwise called pleural effusion, causes pressure and sharp pain in the chest. Chest pain might also be caused by tumors pressing against the chest wall and the lungs.

Unexplained pain in the chest is always a reason to see a medical professional. If you have a history of asbestos exposure, you'll want them to screen for mesothelioma. Even if you don't have any exposure history that you know of, chest pain can be a sign of many different medical conditions. You might have undiagnosed heart or lung issues that should be taken care of.

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